| What do you do? |
| Run a childcare facility |
| Advantages and disadvantages of this job |
| Good hours with a break in the middle of the day. I like kids. This is an excellent pioneer job! I work from 6 till 8 and 3 till 7. The pay is good and the hours are ideal. |
| This job is: |
| 35 hours a week. |
| How many hours a week is this job? |
| More than 20 hours a week |
| When do you work? |
| Early mornings After School |
| How much control do you have over your work schedule? |
| None |
| Could I bring my child or pet to work? |
| Babies are OK Older children are OK |
| Do you have to own a car? |
| No |
| Work environment |
| Mostly inside |
| Is there anything to be aware of in the environment? |
| Kids are contagious |
| Is there a dress code? |
| No |
| How do you dress? |
| Casual, Professional |
| How do you dress for work? |
| Professional looking |
| Is this job: |
| Both Fast-paced and Relaxed |
| Level of Responsibility |
| High (It is really important that you are there when scheduled. What you do is important and there is no one else to take care of it if you’re not there.) |
| Is this job physically demanding? |
| On your feet all day Have to lift heavy things |
| Co-Workers |
| Work with just a few people |
| Management |
| You mostly work independently. |
| How much initiative and/or authority do you have? |
| I run the program but I have a supervisor. |
| What does this job pay entry level? |
| $11.00 |
| What could it pay later? |
| $18.00 |
| Are there bonuses for working holidays? |
| I get paid time off for holidays |
| Do you have to go to school to get this job? |
| Yes, it is required. |
| What kind of school teaches this job? |
| Child Care Credentials Blue Ridge Community College |
| Continuing Education |
| Continuing Education for License Renewal |
| How long do you have to go to school to learn this job? |
| 6 months |
| Is any kind of Certification available? |
| Certification is required. |
| Do you have to pass a background test? |
| Checking for criminal record Reference check Security test Drug test |
| What previous experience would help? |
| Babysitting I started by working at this after school care center, then as a Group Leader. I knew this was something I enjoyed and was good at, so I took the 6-month course and was promoted. |
| What practical skills do you need? |
| Enjoy talking to people Empathetic |
| Is Continuing Education required? |
| Yes |
| Benefits |
| medical and dental coverage pension 401(k) savings |
| Location |
| This job could be done anywhere. |
Director at a Child Care Facility