Child Care Provider Job Description

child care provider job description includes a detailed overview of the key requirements, duties, responsibilities, and skills for this role.

Last update : July 14, 2023

Child Care Provider Job Description

A child care provider is a person or facility that provides child care.

Childcare providers include day care providers, nannies, babysitters, au pairs, babysitters, and preschools.

A child care provider may be a for-profit or nonprofit organization.

A child care provider may provide care for children before or after school, as well as during the full day, on weekends, and during school breaks.

Some child care providers provide these services in their homes while others have child care centers or commercial buildings that are rented for this purpose.

Some child care providers specialize in caring for children with special needs.

Other child care providers specialize in caring for children with specific developmental delays.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Child Care Provider to take care of our children while we’re at work. The ideal candidate will have experience in childcare, be patient and have a lot of energy. They must also be able to keep the children safe and entertained.

Child Care Provider Duties:

  • Provide care for children in a home-like environment
  • Ensure that children are safe and supervised at all times
  • Monitor the general well-being of children
  • Assist in organizing games and activities
  • Operate daily routines and promote healthy habits
  • Maintain safe and clean environment

Child Care Provider Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a preschool provider for 20 children, ages 4-5, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; provide daily instruction in art, science, reading, math, writing, and music
  • Prepare food and snack for the students, including composting and maintaining compost bins
  • Supervise playground activities and hygiene
  • Provide safe supervision of students during dismissal
  • Live in on-site housing while children attend classes; have availability to work weekends and evenings as needed

Requirements And Skills:

  • Highly qualified child care providers preferred
  • Experience working with young children
  • Knowledge of child developmental stages
  • Knowledge of early childhood development
  • Ability to supervise and care for children
  • Ability to communicate well with children and parents
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Ability to work with special populations

At [Company Name], we believe that a diverse and inclusive team is a key to success. We are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.


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