1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n I am the owner and operator. do? |
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 What field is your job in?
My job field is child care and education.
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What is your job title?
I am the owner and operator.
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
I have a home based childcare. I am allowed to care for up to six children at one time. I am the primary care giver of the children however I do have two back up care providers.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
I've been in this position for 4 years.
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
I work 55 to 60 hours per week.
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I provide a loving and safe environment for children while their parents are working. I teach the children through play, art, socialization and some acedemics. I am responsible for preparing meals (breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack) for all of the children.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
$25000.00
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
25000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
there are no medical benefits. The personal benefit is that I get to be home with my child/
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
I feel that I am under compensated considering the amount of work I do and the amount of hours I put into my business.
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
I work with children and also their parents every day. I like it very much! I truly enjoy interating with the children and working with the families.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
No
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
No
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
I work from my home. I enjoy not having to leave home to go to work but sometimes I feel as if my home isn't really mine. It's overrun by toys and I can't always decorate the way I'd like due to the safety of the kids.
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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1 Income
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8 Work Environment - co-workers
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7 Work Environment - supervisors
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6 Benefits
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4 Hours
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2 Level of responsibility
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5 The actual "work" you do at your job
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3 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
I would recommend that they contact the local Child Services for their state and find out what is involved in becoming lisenced or registered to care for children. I'd also recommend they advertise their business to get clients.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
To operate a home daycare you need to enjoy working with children because it is a very tough job. Kids aren't always easy and you need to have patience. A good child care provider needs to be organized because there is a lot of paperwork involved in running a business. Social skills are a must since you need to be able to communicate well with children and parents.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
I believe education is a good thing to have but not necessary. Experience would suffice.
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
I'd advise the person not to be discouraged! Sometimes it takes time to get your business off the ground. It takes time, patience and a lot of interviewing. I'd also tell them to go to yard sales and consignment shops for toys and supplies!
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