After school carer, Kaitiaki muri kura
Also known as
- After school care assistant, after school care manager, after school programme coordinator, recreation programmer, holiday programme coordinator, community recreation adviser, recreation assistant
After school carers provide care and supervision for children in childcare centres and community facilities.
Duration
2:20 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $36
Most common
$46
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
After school carers
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in different childcare facilities
- need to be reliable, responsible and communicate well
Tasks
- provide care for and supervise children
- keep children safe after school
- organise games and activities
- monitor children's behaviour and wellbeing
- comfort and encourage children
- support children with special needs
- teach healthy habits
- talk with parents about progress
- keep children's records up to date
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Creative
Organised
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Do the quizYou usually need experience to become an after school carer and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- to pass a police check
You may need
- experience working with children
- a relevant tertiary qualification in sport and recreation or similar area
- a driver licence
- a First Aid Certificate
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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