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Job Description of an After-School Care Attendant | Work

By Nicole Vulcan

The typical school day gets done around 3 p.m., but an adult’s typical workday continues until about 5. To fill in the gap of time, some working parents choose to send their kids to an after-school day care program headed by a team of care providers. As the job title implies, their first job is to take care of kids, which can include a number of different activities, depending on the setting.

Playtime

After school is over, school-age kids are usually ready for a little rest, relaxation and fun. One of the main duties for after-school care attendants is planning and supervising activities for kids. This can mean fun play such as arts and crafts, or activities that focus on skills in sports, music or dance. Children in after-school care spend a lot of time outside the home and away from parents, so it’s important that during these activities attendants keep a close eye on the kids, watching out for any behavioral or emotional issues they may need to discuss with parents.

Snacks

Most kids like to eat and they’re typically pretty hungry after a long day at school. As such, after-school care providers are often responsible for planning and serving snacks and meals for kids. They may need to prepare food and drinks, clean dishes and put away food. Depending on the environment, providers may also be responsible for getting the kids to help serve and clean up after eating.

Schoolwork

Some after-care settings are located in schools, and some after-care attendants double as tutors or educational helpers. They may coordinate with teachers to provide additional support for kids outside the classroom, helping with reading, math or other subjects. In other settings, after-school attendants may simply ensure that kids get their homework done.

Safety

As the responsible adults in the room, after-school attendants need to able to respond to basic emergencies and to look out for children’s welfare while in their care. Care attendants are often trained in CPR and basic first aid, which may be required upon hiring or for licensing. Care providers need to be apprised of state laws on child safety procedures and creating a safe environment for children. If kids need to take medications, the care providers also need to know the protocols involved and know how to respond to a health emergency.

Logistics

Taking care of children’s needs is an after-care attendant’s first duty — but she often has other logistical aspects to her job. Attendants may be responsible for setting up and breaking down the care space, especially when the after-care program takes place in a school gym, cafeteria or other space used for different purposes during the day. They may also be responsible for writing daily, weekly or monthly reports of children’s behaviors and habits, and communicating that information to parents and educators. Some attendants also keep track of payments, and help schedule the right amount of staff for the number of kids attending the program.

2016 Salary Information for Childcare Workers

Childcare workers earned a median annual salary of $21,170 in 2016, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On the low end, childcare workers earned a 25th percentile salary of $18,680, meaning 75 percent earned more than this amount. The 75th percentile salary is $25,490, meaning 25 percent earn more. In 2016, 1,216,600 people were employed in the U.S. as childcare workers.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Childcare Workers
• My Majors: Before and After School Daycare Worker
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook: Childcare Workers
• Career Trend: Childcare Workers

Writer Bio

Nicole Vulcan has been a journalist since 1997, covering parenting and fitness for The Oregonian, careers for CareerAddict, and travel, gardening and fitness for Black Hills Woman and other publications. Vulcan holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and journalism from the University of Minnesota. She’s also a lifelong athlete and is pursuing certification as a personal trainer.

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