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Looking to work with kids over the summer? Whether you’re looking for full- or part-time work, here’s what to know about summer child care jobs.

My take:

To find the best fit, notesΒ Matthew Warzel, founder of MJW Careers in Wilmington, North Carolina, it comes down to matching a job with yourΒ  personality, energy level and desired structure, but β€œstrong, reliable summer child care roles include nannying, babysitting, summer camp counseling, tutoring, daycare assisting and more.”

How do I find summer child care jobs?

According to Warzel, your best bet is to take a multi-prong approach with your job hunt, including searching the following:

  • Job platforms, such asΒ Care.com.
  • Local Facebook parent groups.
  • School and community boards.
  • Word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Proactive outreach to families, camps and/or religious organizations.
β€œWhen it comes to interviewing, focus less on generic answers and more on storytelling, including specific examples of how you handle conflict, how to keep kids engaged, safety, and communication with parents.” β€” Matthew Warzel, award-winning career coach

Interview tips for summer child care jobs

Want to ace the interview? Here are a few tips from Warzel, Riley and Greenfield.

Be specific

β€œWhen it comes to interviewing, focus less on generic answers and more on storytelling, including specific examples of how you handle conflict, how to keep kids engaged, safety, and communication with parents,” Warzel explains. β€œThis is what builds trust quickly in a space where reliability and judgment matter most.”

A final note on landing the right summer child care job

β€œUltimately, landing the right role comes down to how well a candidate can communicate trust, adaptability, and real-life judgment in interviews,” Warzel says. β€œParents and employers aren’t just hiring help, they’re hiring peace of mind and your ability to demonstrate that clearly is what wins.”

Read the article here: https://www.care.com/c/summer-child-care-jobs/

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