Early Childhood Aide
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and child care institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, and overseeing educational and play activities. Could be part-time, full-time, or seasonal. Requires a qualified person to be present with children.
Annual openings
4,170
BLS median wage
$40,750
Typical education
There are no specific education requirements; however, individual organizations and settings might have preferred qualifications, including a high school diploma or some formal training in child development.
10-year growth
0%
Career requirements
What does this career require?
The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.
Typical education
There are no specific education requirements; however, individual organizations and settings might have preferred qualifications, including a high school diploma or some formal training in child development.
Credential requirement
No specific credential listed yet
Credential detail
There are no required licenses or authorizations; however, there are general pre-hire, pre-service, orientation, and professional development requirements for early childhood education jobs. For details please see the ECE Credentials Overview.
Experience detail
This is an entry-level job so no experience is required; however, individual organizations and settings might have preferred qualifications, including some experience in child development.
Employer competency information
- ● Communication - Able to understand the needs of young children, who often have limited means of communication, and communicate those needs to others ● Instruction - Able to lead and demonstrate effective curriculum utilization and implement tools for assessment, such as TSG and CLASS, specific to early childhood needs ● Teamwork - Working cooperatively with others to complete work assignments ● Problem Solving & Decision Making - Able to facilitate conflict resolution among children and think outside of the box to utilize resources that benefit children and families ● Public Safety & Security - Understand and apply consistently plans, policies and procedures to keep children safe
Is this work a fit?
What the work actually feels like
How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.
Work style
- With kids/peopleOccasionally
- On a computerOccasionally
- Outdoors / on-siteOccasionally
- With your handsOccasionally
Interests it draws on
- Education
- Childcare
Automation exposure
Low exposure
Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.
A typical day
- Sanitize toys and play equipment.
- Maintain a safe play environment.
- Observe and monitor children's play activities.
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
- Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.