Is being a childcare centre manager a good fit for you?
Runs a childcare centre or after-school programme. Plans activities and leads the staff who look after the children.
What the work involves
- Recruits, hires, trains and reviews staff.
- Talks with parents and staff about learning and behaviour problems.
- Teaches classes or cares directly for children.
- Decides how money is shared for staff and supplies and approves purchases.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a childcare centre manager is one of yours.
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