CES Concord Academy Adult Worker

Young World Physical Education; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 11,649 - 16,591; Full time

Job summary

McCracken Concord Elementary School in Paducah, Kentucky, is seeking a Child Care Worker to assist the on-site director and teachers in providing a safe, quality environment for students. The role involves supervising students, planning activities, organizing materials, and promoting positive interactions with families.

Starting immediately, the position requires adherence to school policies, safety procedures, and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED as per Kentucky law.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements for children.
• Ability to follow rules and maintain a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist an on-site director, classroom teacher, or other responsible staff member in providing a safe and quality environment for students.
• Monitor students on a one-to-one basis, in small groups or in large groups to ensure their safety; follow procedures to safeguard the health and safety of students.
• Respond to individual child's basic needs.
• Assist the on-site director, classroom teacher or other responsible staff members in planning various activities for the students.
• Assist with organizing materials for conducting special training activities.
• Promote positive parent and child interactions and activities.
• Participate in staff activities and in special training programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused by immediate supervisor or designated representative.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.

Skills

Safety awareness

Interpersonal communication

Observational skills

Record-keeping basics

First aid basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CES Concord Academy Adult Worker

McCracken Concord Elementary School - Paducah, Kentucky

Job Details

• Job ID: 5839074
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Increment
• Salary: $10.25 Per Hour

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: CHILD CARE WORKER

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist an on-site director, classroom teacher, or other responsible staff member in providing a safe and quality environment for students.

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and/or the school SBDM Council.
• Monitor students on a one-to-one basis, in small groups or in large groups to ensure their safety; follow procedures to safeguard the health and safety of students.
• Respond to individual child's basic needs.
• Assist the on-site director, classroom teacher or other responsible staff members in planning various activities for the students.
• Assist with organizing materials for conducting special training activities.
• Promote positive parent and child interactions and activities.
• Participate in staff activities and in special training programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused by immediate supervisor or designated representative.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Policies, procedures and philosophy of child development center.
• Health and safety requirements of children.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO:

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, preschool children, students and parents.
• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment.
• Apply appropriate first aid.
• Apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including a variety of ages and cultures.
• Lift equipment and children weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Print and write legibly.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Monitor, observe and report student's behavior according to approval policies and procedures.
• Learn and apply safety procedures and regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and some

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Personnel.