Child Care Aide Jobs

Child Care Aide Job Questions & Answers

Sort by:

Narrow results by popular topics:

Child Care Aide Career	Child Care Aide Resume	Child Care Aide Interview
Child Care Aide Job Descr...	Child Care Aide Cover Let...	Child Care Aide Salary

	What should a child care aide wear to work? I'm starting a job at a nursery school as a child care aid and I don't know what I should wear. I know not to wear anything revealing or anything I don't want to get messed up. What would be the ideal attire? Specific examples are preferred. By the way I'm 18, 5'3 1/2, and about 110 lbs. 4 answers - Asked By: jenay_193 - 6/24/2012

	How can I go after my ex-husband for child support but ensure he continues to pay child care? I divorced my ex-husband a couple of years ago, since then he's agreed only to pay child care expenses for our 8 year old. He refused to get a job to help me more. How do I go about requesting child support but also ensure that he keeps paying day care? Is there a 800-help line number that I should call to get the paperwork started? How can I get legal aide? 10 answers - Asked By: Demi - 10/17/2008

	How to get this teacher's aide job? I'm applying for a Teacher's Aide job in an elementary school nearby. I'm 18, graduated high school, but I've never held a job before, besides pet & child care. How can I get this job? I would really love it. 3 answers - Asked By: ? - 9/17/2012

	What job can you get with a Associates degree in Early Childhood Studies? Only day care jobs or are there other options? 2 answers - Asked By: Just Me - 1/15/2007

	What's more important to a college student- Job experience or Money? In May, I will be graduating from college with an Associates Degree in Counseling. Recently, I finished two internships-- One as a Drug & Alcohol Counselor and the other as a Life Skills Teachers. Both experiences were highly beneficial. I've been looking for a job in the field for the past 3 months and haven't found anything suitable. So I have agreed to take this part time job at an assisted living facility as a Dietary Aide. They pay $13.89 per hour. Is that good pay? Family and friends are urging me to re-think this, as they have found other job opportunites for me online at a Child Care Center and would like me to apply. I don't know what to do. I need the money but don't want to mess up my future. Please help! If I don't like this job and get the job at the Day Care Center. I can always quit, right? Without it looking bad? 5 answers - Asked By: madison8278 - 1/5/2007

	What should a parent do when the child enters kindergarten? Please offer some tips and help and read my whole question, thank you in advance for helping. When my child goes into kindergarten what can I do to make sure she has a good education experience? How can I teach and tell her the importance of education? And when she is in school, how often should I keep in touch with her teacher to check in on her progress? Is it okay to email a teacher concerns or better to call or see her face to face? What should I do as a parent when my child is in kindergarten? 6 answers - Asked By: Nqtie - 10/4/2011

	What jobs are best suited for a person with just and undergraduate degree in psychology? I have an undergraduate degree in psychology and I'm currently looking for a job where I can utilize my skills without having to go back to school for a masters degree. I work in a regular office setting right now doing odd jobs for the company. What are the best jobs to look for where I can actually use my degree? 3 answers - Asked By: - 4/5/2010

	What kind of jobs are available with a degree in social work? I am thinking of becoming a social work major, but I'm not sure what kinds of jobs are available. 4 answers - Asked By: Jessica - 10/14/2010

	What jobs involve children with disabilities such as autism? So i am planning to have a career in autistic/downsyndrome children, but i was wondering what jobs actually involve this? PLUS i want to do it for the kids, but how much do you think they will pay approx? thanks x 3 answers - Asked By: Dani - 5/9/2013

	Is it unrealistic to think you can get a psychology job without a masters degree? I am looking to get into psychology but I don't want to go to graduate school. People have scared me away and said the competition for clinical psychologists is fierce in the US. I'd like to put in 4 years or so. I'd be happy with being a mental health aid. What kind of jobs can you get with a bachelors? 3 answers - Asked By: katrinaxdoll - 1/4/2009

	What should I major in if I want to work with children who have mental disabilities? I want to work with children who have autism, down syndrome, etc. What would I have to major in in college in order to do this? Any specific types of jobs you know of are welcome, too! 5 answers - Asked By: dazedx3 - 7/20/2010

	What are good jobs for a person with a psychology minor? I'm currently majoring in Nursing but i have already received a minor in psychology. Any job suggestions to get me through nursing school ? 1 answer - Asked By: catie x3 - 2/17/2009

	What jobs are out there that deal with children or disabled children? I just graduated high school and cant figure out what career I want. I know I love children and wantsomething that deals with children or disabled children. I've always been great with both. Any ideas??? Please help me I'm trying to get started 2 answers - Asked By: Amanda - 9/27/2009

	What are jobs that I could have working in children's homes and/or with kids with special needs? I really love working with kids with special needs but I also enjoy working with all kinds of children. I would love to work in a children's home. But what job would that be, like what would my job title be. Also what are other jobs I could have working with special needs kids? I don't really want to be a special ed teacher though. 1 answer - Asked By: Cami Patterson - 5/12/2011

	Can you get a job as a guidance counselor or counselor with an associates degree in pshycology and sociology? I'm thinking about going to my local community school. If i go there i would go for two years and major in psychology and sociology. With that degree would i be able to get a job as a guidance counselor, family counselor or a social worker? 3 answers - Asked By: Lacie Jade - 12/4/2010

	How do Family Court I know where my kids dead beat father is? I was told I could not recieve child support from my kids father because he recives welfare. How ever it has been confirmed by his family as well as mines even his children that he does work even has been sighted at his place of work! Whats the best method of action I can take and report this to family court? 2 answers - Asked By: Loveand - 8/3/2012

	What can daughter expect at child support hearing? What can daughter expect at child support hearing? my daughter goes to court tomorrow for child support hearing. they are engaged, so this is just to protect the baby! she is asking for full custody since she and the baby live with us! the dad works lots of hours. she is in school and does not work due to having lost her job while on maternity leave. had to have ankle surgery , messed up during labor. tried to get a legal aide, but couldn't get them to answer their phones! so what is the procedure for the court process? thank you , worried grandmother! please anyone? 2 answers - Asked By: momma_m_47280 - 11/29/2007

	Do you have to be certified to be a kindergarten aide? I was wanting a job as a kindergarten aide since I am currently taking coursed to become a teacher. Do you have to be certified to be an aide? If not what do employers look at to make a decision in hiring for that position? I have never worked in child care just as home health aides and such. And for the last five years I have been a receptionist. Thank you 1 answer - Asked By: JUST ME <3 - 8/20/2008

	Where can certified nursing assistants work? I'm only finding available CNA jobs working in home health or working for seniors...which I don't find a appealing. Can CNA's also work with kids or in hospitals? Do you have links to websites with information? Thanks. 3 answers - Asked By: .Stranded_N_ABQ - 6/6/2010

	What careers are out there that work with autistic and down syndrome children? I am a junior in college and my major is Special Education. I want to teach special education, but I was thinking about continuing my education and getting a masters in Psychology. My dream job would be working with autistic or down syndrome children in the hospital atmosphere. Do you know of any other careers other than Special Education? Thanks =) 1 answer - Asked By: Ashley L - 5/19/2009

Personal Services Career Tools

Childcare Worker

Explore Career Paths

Childcare Worker

Salaries

$10,400.00 - $36,960.00

Typical Salary for Childcare Worker

(223 Respondents)

Source: Monster.com Careerbenchmarking Tool

Education / Training

Bachelor's

32%

Some College Coursework Completed

23.2%

High School

18.8%

Associates

13.8%

Some High School Coursework

6.6%

Certification

2.8%

Master's

2.2%

(181 Respondents)

Source: Monster.com Careerbenchmarking Tool

Compare Yourself

Childcare Worker

Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and child care institutions; dresses, feeds, baths, and oversees playing.

Rate of Growth

20.40 %

Size of Industry in 2006:

1,282,000

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2006

Related Skills

Basic Safety

Building Relationships

Child Health

Connecting with Children

Learn More about Child Care Aide

The Monster Network
Advice for Job Seekers
Advice for Employers
Products & Services
Helpful Links

Monster Communities

Teaching Community: Where teachers meet and learn.
ArtBistro: Create and connect.
Excelle: Networking for the career-minded woman.
Nursing Link: Where nurses call the shots.
More Monster Communities

Monster Partners

Scholarships: Scholarships, financial aid and more ways to pay for school.
Education.org: Find top campus and online degree programs.
Military.com: Military portal for the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
Financial Aid: Scholarships & financial aid.
Staffing for Government Jobs: Staffing and hiring solutions for federal government agency jobs.
More Monster Partners

Job Hunt Strategy

Six Ways to Make a Recruiter Hate You

If you want to blow your chances with recruiters -- and, by extension, with the companies they work for -- here are six perfect ways to do so.

Resumes & Cover Letters

Rev Up Your Resume to Relocate

Hoping to relocate? Get the ball rolling on landing the right job in the right location with these expert resume and cover letter tips.

Interviewing

100 Potential Interview Questions

Interview questions can run the gamut. You probably won't face all 100 of these, but you should still be prepared to answer at least some of them.

Salary & Benefits

10 Questions to Ask When Negotiating Salary

Most of us aren't natural negotiators, but asking these 10 questions during salary negotiations can help you get everything you deserve.

Attracting Candidates

Facebook for Employers: Make Friends, Not Fans

Recruiting? Go where the talent is. See why recruiters have befriended social networks.

Employee Sourcing

Employment Index

November Monster Employment Index Grows 13% Year-Over-Year, Tenth Consecutive Month of Positive Annual Growth.

Interviewing Candidates

Improving Interview Skills: Learn from the Experts

What’s the key to a great interview? According to experts: Practice, practice, practice.

Workforce Planning

Enhance your Small Business Marketing Strategy with Social Media

Social media. It’s everywhere. But how can it help you? Learn how to utilize social media even monetize it.

For Seekers

Campus and Online Degrees: Advance your career and earn more with an online degree.
Free Salary Wizard: What are you worth? Find out and negotiate a better salary.
Research Careers: Get information on jobs and career paths to help guide your choices
Questions & Answers: Find answers to all your career related questions -- powered by Yahoo! Answers
Resume Distribution Service: Our distribution service puts your resume right in the hands of recruiters.
Resume Writing Services: Our experts will craft a keyword-rich resume that stands out in the crowd.
More Career Resources

For Employers

Career Ad Network: Target your job posting to more candidates on thousands of websites.
Hire Right Background Checks: Explore our background check packages to improve the quality of your hires.
Hiring Home Page: Find the best candidates for your business with Monster hiring solutions.
Job Postings: Find the right solution for your hiring needs. Starting at $99.
Power Resume Search: Monster's new search technology precisely matches people with your jobs.
Resource Center: Find staffing insights, labor trends, HR best practices and more.
Target Post: Connect with skilled, hourly and administrative candidates for only $99.

Social Media

Jobs on Twitter: Find jobs in your area and industry.
Monster Careers: Tune into our career advice and discussions tackling a wide range of topics and industries.
Monster Corporate & PR: Stay up-to-date on the latest news. Get the 'Who', 'What', 'When', and 'Why' on all things Monster related.
Monster Customer Service: Got a Monster question? We've got the answer. Whether you're a job seeker or employer, we can help you find the answers you need.
Monster for Employers: Find advice on hiring.
Follow Us: Check out our many pages and stay connected with the latest industry news, events, career advice and job openings.


Content is not owned or controlled by Monster. Any content concerns should be addressed with Yahoo! Yahoo! Does not evaluate or guarantee the accuracy of any Yahoo! Answers content. Yahoo! Disclaimer.

Are You An Employer?

Child Care Aide Job Questions & Answers

Narrow results by popular topics:

Popular Job Searches

Popular Questions & Answers

Popular Articles

Personal Services Career Tools

Childcare Worker

Childcare Worker

Salaries

Education / Training

Childcare Worker

Related Skills

Monster Communities

Monster Partners

Job Hunt Strategy

Resumes & Cover Letters

Interviewing

Salary & Benefits

Attracting Candidates

Employee Sourcing

Interviewing Candidates

Workforce Planning

For Seekers

For Employers

Social Media

Other Links