Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 1341
Child care coordinator
Child care coordinators organise child care services, activities and events after the school hours and during school hoildays. They assist in the development of children by implementing care programmes. Child care coordinators also entertain children and maintain a safe environment for the children.
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Rate 5 of the 19 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
handle children's problems
coordinate events
entertain people
monitor children's physical development
implement care programmes for children
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (19)
child protectionchild protectionFramework of legislation and practice meant to prevent and protect children from abuse and harm.handle children's problemshandle children's problemsPromote the prevention, early detection, and management of children`s problems, focusing on developmental delays and disorders, behavioural problems, functional disabilities, social stresses, mental d...coordinate eventscoordinate eventsLead events by managing budget, logistics, event support, security, emergency plans and follow up.entertain peopleentertain peopleProvide people with amusement by doing or offering a performance, like a show, a play or an artistic performance.monitor children's physical developmentmonitor children's physical developmentRecognise and describe the development of children, observing the following criteria: weight, length, and head size, nutritional requirements, renal function, hormonal influences on development, respo...implement care programmes for childrenimplement care programmes for childrenPerform activities with children according to their physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs by using appropriate tools and equipment that facilitate interaction and learning activities.provide after school careprovide after school careLead, supervise or help with the assistance of indoor and outdoor recreational or educational activities after school or during school holidays.apply person-centred careapply person-centred careTreat individuals as partners in planning, developing and assessing care, to make sure it is appropriate for their needs. Put them and their caregivers at the heart of all decisions.assist children in developing personal skillsassist children in developing personal skillsEncourage and facilitate the development of children's natural curiosity and social and language abilities through creative and social activities such as storytelling, imaginative play, songs, drawing...coordinate educational programmescoordinate educational programmesPlan and coordinate educational and public outreach programs such as workshops, tours, lectures and classes.promote the safeguarding of young peoplepromote the safeguarding of young peopleUnderstand safeguarding and what should be done in cases of actual or potential harm or abuse.contribute to the safeguarding of childrencontribute to the safeguarding of childrenUnderstand, apply and follow safeguarding principles, engage professionally with children and work within the boundaries of personal responsibilities.monitor event activitiesmonitor event activitiesMonitor event activities to ensure that regulations and laws are followed, look after satisfaction of participants, and resolve any problems should they arise.support children's wellbeingsupport children's wellbeingProvide an environment that supports and values children and helps them to manage their own feelings and relationships with others.perform playground surveillanceperform playground surveillanceObserve students' recreational activities to ensure student safety and well-being and intervene when necessary.promote inclusionpromote inclusionPromote and respect diversity, and advocate for equal treatment of genders, ethnicities and minority groups in organisations in order to prevent discrimination and ensure inclusion and a positive envi...apply organisational techniquesapply organisational techniquesEmploy a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the set goals set such as detailed planning of personnel's schedules. Use these resources efficiently and s...determine child welfaredetermine child welfareEvaluate whether the child needs to be taken out of his home situation and assess child`s placement in foster care. Make home visits to assess allegations of child abuse or neglect.supervise childrensupervise childrenKeep the children under supervision for a certain period of time, ensuring their safety at all times.
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counselling methodscounselling methodsCounselling techniques used in different settings and with various groups and individuals, especially concerning methods of supervision and mediation in the counselling process.outdoor activitiesoutdoor activitiesSportive activities performed outdoors, often in nature, such as hiking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, canoeing, rafting, and rope course climbing.primary school proceduresprimary school proceduresThe inner workings of a primary school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.recreation activitiesrecreation activitiesThe field and characteristics of recreational activities for customers.teamwork principlesteamwork principlesThe cooperation between people characterised by a unified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.sporting eventssporting eventsPossess an understanding of different sporting events and conditions that can affect a result.kindergarten school procedureskindergarten school proceduresThe inner workings of a kindergarten, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, policies, and regulations.first aidfirst aidThe emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.assist in the organisation of school eventsassist in the organisation of school eventsProvide assistance in the planning and organisation of school events, such as the school's open house day, a sports game or a talent show.instruct in outdoor activitiesinstruct in outdoor activitiesInstruct students in the theory and practice of one or several outdoor sport activities, usually for recreational purposes, such as hiking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, canoeing, rafting, or rope c...animate in the outdoorsanimate in the outdoorsIndependently animate groups in the outdoors, adapting your practice to keep the group animated and motivated.promote health and safetypromote health and safetyPromote the importance of a safe working environment. Coach and support staff to participate actively in the continuous development of a safe working environment.play with childrenplay with childrenEngage in activities for enjoyment, tailored to children of a certain age. Be creative and improvise to amuse children with activities such as tinkering, sports or board games.maintain relations with children's parentsmaintain relations with children's parentsInform children`s parents of the activities planned, program`s expectations and children`s individual progress.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a child care coordinator do?
Child care coordinators organise child care services, activities and events after the school hours and during school hoildays. They assist in the development of children by implementing care programmes. Child care coordinators also entertain children and maintain a safe environment for the children.
What skills does a child care coordinator need?
A child care coordinator needs 19 essential skills, including child protection, handle children's problems, coordinate events, entertain people, monitor children's physical development.
Will AI replace child care coordinator jobs?
The AI disruption score for child care coordinator is 7/100 (very low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: apply organisational techniques, monitor children's physical development, coordinate educational programmes. Most resilient: outdoor activities, entertain people, provide after school care.
AI Replacement Risk
7/ 100
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Quick Facts
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Essential Skills19
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