Childcare Worker

by Ellyn Sanna

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422290484
Publisher:	Mason Crest
Publication date:	09/02/2014
Series:	Careers With Character
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	96
Lexile:	1020L (what's this?)
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

1 Job Requirements 11

2 Integrity and Trustworthiness 23

3 Respect and Compassion 31

4 Justice and Fairness 41

5 Responsibility 49

6 Courage 57

7 Self-Discipline and Diligence 67

8 Citizenship 77

9 Career Opportunities 85

Further Reading 92

For More Information 93

Glossary 94

Index 95

About the Author & Consultants 96