Fukuoka City operates a free job placement service called "Fukuoka City Childcare Worker and Childcare Center Support Center".

Please come! Use what you learn and experience to help our children's future!

　 A childcare worker qualification is a national qualification that can be used for life. Childcare workers and childcare support workers are actively working in childcare settings.

Work at a nursery school or certified childcare center in Fukuoka City!!

To the Fukuoka City Childcare Worker and Childcare Center Support Center (Free Employment Agency)Job search registrationWe highly recommend it!!

　 The Fukuoka City Childcare Worker and Childcare Center Support Center, a free employment agency operated by Fukuoka City, has employment counselors (childcare workers) who will listen to your needs and help you find employment or re-employment that matches your preferences. Please feel free to use our services.

For those considering employment or re-employment

　 Even if you have the qualifications but have no experience working in a nursery school, or if you're worried because you've been out of the workforce for a long time, you can consult with us with confidence. Also, if you have any concerns about finding a job, please take part in the "Nursery School Teacher Job Support Training Session" hosted by Fukuoka City. You can learn about the latest trends in nursery schools.

To kindergarten teachers, elementary school teachers, and school nurses

　 From April 2026, those holding the above-mentioned regular teaching license can work as "deemed childcare workers" at childcare facilities. There are many job openings from nurseries and certified childcare centers, so please register with our support center.

For those who have moved to our city or are planning to move to a neighboring area.

　 Many people who have recently moved to Fukuoka City may have concerns such as, "I'm not familiar with the area," "Can I commute using public transportation?", or "Are there any daycare centers that are easily accessible from my new home?" We will help you find a job that suits your family circumstances and preferences.

To those currently undergoing procedures at Hello Work (public employment service):

For those who are currently applying for unemployment benefits through Hello Work (public employment security office) or who possess an unemployment benefit eligibility certificate, job counseling at our support center will count as a job-seeking activity.Job search registrationPlease do so.

Fukuoka City Childcare Worker Employment Support NAVI

First of all,"Fukuoka City Childcare Worker Employment Support NAVI'Check out the job postings listed here!!

★★★Find a job at the Fukuoka City Childcare Worker and Nursery School Support Center (free employment agency)!★★★

~For those seeking employment and work as a childcare worker in Fukuoka City~

There are three benefits: "student loan repayment support," "rent subsidy," and "partial childcare loan/job preparation fund."

Other information

Regarding the "Fukuoka Prefecture Project to Promote the Appeal of Childcare"

What kind of work is involved in childcare? How do I become a childcare worker?　　

①A high school student influencer tries being a nursery school teacher for a day.　

②A high school student influencer interviewed a nursery school teacher.

3. A simple explanation of how to become a nursery teacher!!

https://www.pref.fukuoka.lg.jp/contents/hoikushimiryoku.html#douga

1. Fukuoka CityWhat is the Childcare Worker/Nursery School Support Center?

City Newsletter (Web version, June 1, 2026)

For childcare workers and childcare support staff:

　 Our support center is a free job placement service that connects people who want to work in childcare as childcare workers or childcare support staff with childcare facilities that are looking for childcare workers or childcare support staff. To put it simply, it's a "Hello Work (public employment service) for childcare workers and childcare support staff" that is registered with the Labor Bureau.
Our employment counselors, who have experience as childcare workers, will provide various consultations regarding employment and suggest job opportunities that match your preferences. Once you find a nursery school that interests you, the support center will arrange dates for visits and interviews. We also offer job placement assistance via phone and email for those who register as job seekers. Please feel free to contact us.
(*Note) Childcare facilities refer to: nursery schools, certified children's centers, community-based childcare facilities, and company-led childcare facilities.　　

For nurseries, etc.

We provide consultation and support regarding job openings for childcare workers and childcare support staff.

Other Information

Consultation and support for childcare workers and childcare support staff working at daycare centers, etc.
* Consultations are also accepted by phone (anonymous).

*The only job openings handled by this support center are for childcare workers and childcare support staff at daycare centers, etc. (*Note).

Two.For those seeking employment or re-employment　

First, register for a job search!

　 If you wish to work at a nursery school etc. (Note), please register using the job search registration form below.
★Click here for the job application registration form (registration by grapher)
●We will send you an ID and password once you have registered for job-seeking."Fukuoka City Childcare Worker Employment Support NAVI"By entering your ID and password on the "Job Information Search" screen of the childcare center search system operated by Fukuoka City, you can view detailed information about job openings at each facility.If you have difficulty registering via mobile phone or other means, you can register by filling out a paper job application form. No appointment is necessary to visit our support center.

Those who can register for job seeking

1. Those who have completed the training for childcare workers and childcare support staff
2. Those who are applying to become a childcare worker
3. Students, etc., who are scheduled to graduate from designated childcare worker training institutions, etc. in March 2027　   

*If you are unsure whether this applies to you, please contact us. 

Job openings for childcare workers and childcare support staff (as of May 31, 2026)

You can check the job openings for new graduates, experienced professionals, full-time employees, and part-time employees for the 8 fiscal year.

[Job openings at licensed daycare centers]

[Job openings at local businesses]

[Company-led office recruitment]

• When you register as a job seeker,Fukuoka City Childcare Worker Employment Support NAVIYou can find detailed job postings for each nursery school, including salary, insurance coverage, and benefits, at [this link].

★Click here for the job application registration form (registration by grapher)

On-site consultations – We'll come to your local Hello Work office!

In fiscal year 2026, we will be holding outreach consultation sessions on the following dates.

◆Hello Work Fukuoka Central…Dates: September 10th (Thursday) and November 12th (Thursday)

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　*All times are from 13:00 to 15:30

◆Hello Work Fukuoka East…Dates: October 6th (Tue) and November 17th (Tue)

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　*All times are from 13:00 to 15:30　

◆Hello Work Fukuoka West…Date and Time: October 20th (Tue) *13:00-15:30

[Target audience] Those who have completed training for childcare workers or childcare support workers, those who are currently applying for childcare worker registration, etc.
[Content] Consultation regarding employment at childcare facilities, etc.

*If you are unsure how to register for job-seeking or would like to discuss your options first, please contact us by phone.

A job counselor from the "Fukuoka City Childcare Worker and Childcare Center Support Center" will assist you.
　Location: Fukuoka City Hall, 13th floor, Children's Future Bureau, Guidance and Audit Office. *Look for entrance "B5".
　Description: 092-711-6808 　FAX    092-733-5718

　　　

3. Schedule for the Fukuoka City Childcare Worker Employment Support Training Sessions in FY2026

Fukuoka City offers training sessions to support those who wish to work as childcare workers at childcare facilities (※Note) within the city.

[Target audience:

① Childcare workers and those qualified to become childcare workers, those who are currently applying for childcare worker registration, etc.

② Students who are scheduled to graduate from designated childcare worker training institutions, etc. in March 2027.

<Reference> Schedule of childcare worker employment support training sessions for FY2026

For details about the childcare worker employment support training seminar, please see below.

Four.For businesses recruiting childcare workers and childcare support staff　

  For job openings for childcare workers and childcare support staff, please contact the "Fukuoka City Childcare Worker and Nursery School Support Center (Free Employment Agency)" operated by Fukuoka City!

Recruitment methods

1. For those in daycare centers, certified childcare centers, and community-based childcare facilities
   "Fukuoka City Childcare Worker Employment Support NAVI" URL available (for facilities)Please register your job postings here.
   　 Even if there are no job openings, registering your childcare center's information (basic information) with NAVI allows you to quickly post job openings when needed, and your job information will be viewed by many job seekers who are registered online. Furthermore, students and recent graduates often use Job Support NAVI as a reference when choosing internship or employment opportunities.
   　 In addition, for nursery schools, certified childcare centers, and community-based childcare facilities,Fukuoka City Childcare Worker Employment Support NAVIIf you have not yet registered with us, please contact the Fukuoka City Childcare Worker and Childcare Center Support Center for instructions on how to register. If you are urgently seeking to hire staff, we accept paper job postings. Please download and use the form below.
2. Please download and use the form below to post job openings for company-sponsored childcare facilities.

News

• It appears that the "Job Posting Form" template created by our city is sometimes used for recruitment purposes at training schools. Please use the latest job posting form template.
• When posting job openings at Hello Work (public employment service centers) or similar organizations, please also register your job information with "Nursery Teacher Job Support NAVI".

〇For daycare centers

〇For regional types

〇For business-led use

*If you operate a company-sponsored childcare facility, please download and use the form for company-sponsored facilities.

<Destination>

FAX: 092-733-5718
MAIL: hoiku-kyujin-kyushoku@city.fukuoka.lg.jp

XNUMX.Counseling for those working at nursery schools (Mental health and social insurance labor consultation)　

　 In Fukuoka City, in order to ensure that all staff working at childcare facilities (*Note) within the city can continue to work with enthusiasm,

1) Mental health consultation by an industrial counselor

② We have set up two consultation desks: a social insurance labor consultant consultation desk where you can get advice on employment-related concerns, etc.
If you have any mental health issues or problems at work, please feel free to contact us.

*To make a reservation for a mental health consultation, please click here. Japan Association of Industrial Counselors Kyushu Branch

6. Three advantages of working as a childcare worker in Fukuoka City

Benefit 1: Scholarship repayment support

　 In Fukuoka City, the city provides partial repayment assistance for up to half of the initial repayment period to regular childcare workers employed at childcare facilities (※Note) within the city who obtained their childcare worker qualification using scholarships. Applications are submitted to the city through the childcare facility where the recipient works, not individually. 

Benefit 2: Rent subsidy

　 In Fukuoka City, a rent subsidy of up to 10,000 yen per person per month is provided to full-time childcare workers employed at childcare facilities (*Note) within the city.
Applications are submitted to the city through the childcare facility where the employee works; they are not submitted individually.

<Contact>

Child Future Bureau, Childrearing Support Department, Guidance and Inspection Division　　
TEL：092-711-4262　(Monday to Friday 9:17 to 30:XNUMX, excluding public holidays and New Year holidays) 

 Benefit 3: Loan program for job preparation funds and partial loan program for childcare fees.

　 There are two loan programs available to support those considering new employment or returning to work as childcare workers at childcare facilities (※Note) within Fukuoka City. There are eligibility requirements for these loans. The city has entrusted the operation of these loan programs to the Social Welfare Council.

→For more information, please see the page "About the implementation of the childcare worker human resources securing project (loaning of funds to childcare workers)."

<Contact>

Social Welfare Corporation Fukuoka City Social Welfare Council Lifestyle Welfare Division　
TEL：092-751-1121　(Monday to Friday 9:17 to XNUMX:XNUMX, excluding holidays and New Year holidays)

　 Amidst a declining birthrate, the demand for childcare remains high due to factors such as the increase in dual-income households. Fukuoka City is committed to creating an environment where childcare workers can continue to work with peace of mind. The number of childcare workers working in licensed childcare facilities in the city has increased significantly from 4,291 in fiscal year 2012 to 7,085 in fiscal year 2025. In order to respond to diversifying childcare needs and to support child-rearing in Fukuoka City going forward, the opportunities for childcare workers will continue to expand.

Contact details for the Childcare Worker/Childcare Center Support Center

Address: 818-8620  1-8-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City　Located within the Childcare Support Department, Child Future Bureau, Guidance and Audit Section (Fukuoka City Hall, 13th floor, Entrance B5)
Phone   092-711-6808
FAX 092-733-5718
E-mail　hoiku-kyujin-kyushoku@city.fukuoka.lg.jp 
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 17:30 to XNUMX:XNUMX (excluding public holidays and the New Year holidays)

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