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O*NET-SOC 39-9011.00

Childcare Workers

Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Maintain a safe play environment.Core18756
  2. Observe and monitor children's play activities.Core2336
  3. Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.Core18757
  4. Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.Core2331
  5. Care for children in institutional setting, such as group homes, nursery schools, private businesses, or schools for people with disabilities.Core2332
  6. Sanitize toys and play equipment.Core2333
  7. Dress children and change diapers.Core2346
  8. Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.Core2337
  9. Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention.Core2335
  10. Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.Core2338
  11. Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.Core2342
  12. Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.Supplemental2344
  13. Perform general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, and making phone calls.Core18761
  14. Help children with homework and school work.Supplemental2347
  15. Provide care for children with physical, developmental, or mental health disabilities.Supplemental18763
  16. Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans.Core18759
  17. Perform housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, dish washing, and changing of linens.Core2348
  18. Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.Core2339
  19. Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.Core18758
  20. Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books.Core2334
  21. Perform general personnel functions, such as supervision, training, and scheduling.Supplemental18764
  22. Regulate children's rest periods.Core18760
  23. Organize and participate in recreational activities and outings, such as games and field trips.Core18762
  24. Accompany children to and from school, on outings, and to medical appointments.Supplemental2349

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 10 examples in 8 categories, 2 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Computer based training software

  • Educational software
  • Schoology

Project management software

  • Google Classroom

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Multi-media educational software

  • Nearpod
  • Seesaw

Calendar and scheduling software

  • Scheduling software

Desktop communications software

  • Tadpoles

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Monitor health or behavior of people or animals.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Develop educational or training programs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Performing General Physical Activities

  • Clean tools or equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Perform housekeeping duties.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Accompany individuals or groups to activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Handling and Moving Objects

  • Arrange childcare or educational settings to ensure physical safety of children.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare foods or meals.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Arrange items for use or display.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Maintain client information or service records.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Develop daily schedules for children or families.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Assist individuals with special needs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Provide for basic needs of children.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Care for patients with mental illnesses.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

  • Organize recreational activities or events.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Assign duties or work schedules to employees.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 1 of 1 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Supports 1

Training and Teaching Others

  • Teach daily living skills or behaviors.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Train service staff.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Teach health or hygiene practices.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Discuss child development and behavior with parents or guardians.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Performing Administrative Activities

  • Perform administrative or clerical tasks.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Staffing Organizational Units

  • Perform human resources activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill1 of 23
Distinct tools1
Level mix
  • Supports 1

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.