Childcare Worker

Book excerpt: Find out what it takes to be a childcare worker with character... Childcare workers do their jobs in: •Family homes; •Daycare centers; •Preschools; •The workers' own homes; and •After- and before-school programs. Taking care of children in these settings doesn't necessarily require a lot of experience—but it does require the right character. If you think you might want to be a childcare worker, you'll need... Respect for each child's individuality... The self-discipline and diligence to read the same story four times in a row... And plenty of responsibility and trustworthiness, so that parents will feel comfortable trusting their children to your care. Children are tomorrow's citizens. If you care for them with integrity, compassion, courage, and diligence, you'll be helping them to grow strong, healthy, and happy. You'll make a difference in their lives. Childcare workers have the power to touch the future! This volume of Careers with Character will show you how.