Supervise and care for children; Prepare children for rest periods; Help children with homework; Organize, activities such as games and outings for children; Prepare craft materials and assist children to use them; Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development; Read to children; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents; Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties; Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home; Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents; Take children to and from school and to appointments