Firefighter: Puts out fires and rescues people
Police officer: Keeps people safe and helps follow the rules
Doctor: Helps people who are sick or hurt feel better
Nurse: Cares for patients and helps doctors
Dentist: Takes care of our teeth
Teacher: Helps students learn
Librarian: Helps people find books and information
Mail carrier: Delivers letters and packages
Bus driver: Drives people safely to places like school
Farmer: Grows food like fruits, vegetables and grains
Baker: Makes bread, cakes and cookies
Grocery store worker: Sells food and helps shoppers
Chef: Cooks food in a restaurant
Server: Brings food to customers in a restaurant
Garbage collector: Takes away trash and keeps the town clean
Recycling worker: Sorts materials so they can be used again
Construction worker: Builds houses, roads and bridges
Carpenter: Builds with wood
Plumber: Fixes pipes and water problems
Electrician: Installs and fixes wires and lights
Mechanic: Fixes cars and other machines
Veterinarian: Doctor for animals
Pharmacist: Prepares medicine from a doctor's order
Paramedic: Gives emergency care and rides in an ambulance
Crossing guard: Helps children cross the street safely
Pilot: Flies airplanes
Flight attendant: Helps passengers on a plane
Train conductor: Takes tickets and helps run a train
Taxi driver: Drives people where they want to go
Scientist: Learns about the world by testing ideas
Engineer: Designs things like bridges, machines and apps
Architect: Designs buildings
Artist: Makes paintings, drawings and sculptures
Musician: Plays or sings music
Writer: Writes stories, news or books
Journalist: Finds and shares news
Judge: Leads a court and makes sure the law is followed
Lawyer: Helps people with legal problems
Mayor: Leader of a town or city
Soldier: Member of the military who protects the country
Lifeguard: Watches swimmers and keeps them safe
Barber or hair stylist: Cuts and styles hair
Photographer: Takes pictures
Dentist hygienist: Cleans teeth
Optometrist: Checks eyes and helps people see well
Park ranger: Takes care of parks and teaches visitors
Zookeeper: Cares for animals in a zoo
Florist: Arranges and sells flowers
Tailor: Sews and fixes clothes
Shoemaker: Makes and repairs shoes
Coach: Teaches and trains a sports team
Therapist: Helps people feel better in body or mind
Custodian: Cleans and takes care of a building like a school
School principal: Leader of a school
School counselor: Helps students with feelings and school choices
Cashier: Takes payment at a store
Delivery driver: Brings packages and food to homes
Truck driver: Moves goods from place to place
Window washer: Cleans windows on tall buildings
Gardener: Takes care of plants and lawns
Locksmith: Makes keys and fixes locks
Painter: Paints walls, houses or pictures
Utility worker: Keeps electricity, gas and water running
Lineworker: Fixes power lines
Why community helpers matter: They do jobs that keep our community safe, clean and healthy
Emergency number: Dial 911
Tools of a firefighter: Hose, ladder, helmet and fire truck
Tools of a doctor: Stethoscope and thermometer
Tools of a teacher: Books, markers and a whiteboard
Tools of a mail carrier: Mailbag and truck
Tools of a builder: Hammer, saw and hard hat

Free flashcards from Peabody at peabody.kids/flashcards/community-helpers