Free childcare worker job description template
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Childcare Worker
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Childcare Worker who keeps children safe, cared for and learning through play, routines and activities. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Supervise and monitor the safety of children
- Prepare and organize mealtimes and snacks
- Help children keep good hygiene and change diapers [for infants and toddlers]
- Organize activities or follow a curriculum that lets children learn and explore
- Develop schedules and routines with enough activity, rest and playtime
- Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems and tell parents or guardians
- Keep records of children's progress, routines and interests
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Pass a background check [required by your state licensing rules]
- CPR and first aid certification [or willingness to complete]
- Patient, warm and dependable with young children
Nice to have
- Early childhood education coursework or a credential
- Experience in [childcare, preschool or babysitting]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Little Acorns Learning Center, a licensed 40-child center.
Little Acorns Learning Center is hiring a full-time Childcare Worker for our toddler room (Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.). You'll lead daily routines and activities, help with meals and naps and keep parents updated. A background check and CPR certification are required; we pay for the training.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a childcare worker does
A childcare worker keeps children safe, cared for and learning through play, routines and activities. Typical duties include:
- Supervise and monitor the safety of children
- Prepare and organize mealtimes and snacks
- Help children keep good hygiene and change diapers for infants and toddlers
- Organize activities or follow a curriculum that lets children learn and explore
- Develop schedules and routines with enough activity, rest and playtime
- Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems and tell parents or guardians
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
A high school diploma is typical. Some states and employers require childcare workers to have a nationally recognized credential, and staff often must pass a background check to qualify for licensure. Your state's child care licensing agency sets the training, ratio and background rules.
Training: Short-term on-the-job training.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Childcare Workers.
How much does a childcare worker make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
What background checks does my state require for childcare staff?
Each state's child care licensing agency sets these rules, including what checks are required and how often. Ask your licensing agency for the current list before your new hire's first day, and put the requirement in the posting.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.