Do you prefer doing work on a routine day-to-day basis or do you prefer mixing up your routine?
"No day is the same when you are in the child care industry. I prefer to switch up the day, offer my students time to move around, have fun, and learn through exploration. With that said, kids do need routine as well. I always let them know what to expect in their day, so there are few surprises present in that sense."
The interviewer would like to know your preference when it comes to a predictable versus an unpredictable work routine. Working with children, you have a bit of both! You will have a set schedule in the daycare center, to provide structure for your students. However; kids' behavior is entirely unpredictable and no day will be the same.
Discuss with the interviewer if you are the individual who prefers to know what the method will be for the day, or if you thrive on the challenge and excitement of unpredictability. It's best to display a balance between the two, using the most current position in your answer.
"No day is the same when you are caring for and educating children. I wouldn't have it any other way! I prefer to switch up the day, offer my students time to move around, have fun, and learn through exploration. With that said, the schedule is the same every day so that the kids have a routine. I do switch up the activities, games, and songs to keep it fresh."
