• Childcare Workers
  • Human Services
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 26,770
    $20,430 range bar $33,990
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Slow Growing
  • Childcare Workers attend to children's needs while helping to foster early development. They may help younger children prepare for kindergarten or assist older children with homework.

What do they typically do

  • Supervise and monitor the safety of children
  • Prepare and organize mealtimes and snacks for children
  • Help children keep good hygiene
  • Change the diapers of infants and toddlers
  • Organize activities or implement a curriculum that allows children to learn about the world and explore their interests
  • Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime
  • Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring potential problems to the attention of parents or guardians
  • Keep records of children's progress, routines, and interests

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +0.7%
Job Openings 4,445

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