Child Care Assistant

Hamilton County Department of Education; Apison (TN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a School Age Child Care (SACC) staff member to provide supervised care before/after school and during summer sessions. The role emphasizes a safe, nurturing environment, supervision of activities, adherence to safety rules, and clear communication with supervisors and families.

Applicants must be 18 or older, possess a high school diploma or GED, and have valid CPR and First Aid certifications.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to apply appropriate disciplinary approaches when needed.

Responsibilities

• Acts professionally, respectfully, and caring to students and stakeholders.
• Provides supervised care and monitors activities in school age programs.
• Ensures safety, follows codes and procedures, and uses safety equipment as required.
• Plans and delivers age-appropriate indoor/outdoor activities.
• Documents care activities and maintains confidentiality.
• Communicates with supervisors about issues or emergencies.
• Arranges transportation as directed and attends required trainings.

Skills

Relationship building

Disciplinary strategies

Judgment under pressure

Age 18 or older

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

HCS - SACC

To provide supervised care and a positive environment for children enrolled in the School Age Child Care Program.

Responsibilities

• Acts in a professional, respectful, courteous and caring manner at all times.
• Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to school and other stakeholders.
• Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Provides supervised care, monitors children’s activities, and provides a safe, nurturing environment for children enrolled in the School Age Child Care Program before school, after school, during summer vacation, or at other scheduled times.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors areas occupied by children to ensure safety of students, employees, and other individuals; removes any hazards from child care environment; disposes of biohazardous materials per established procedures; reports potentially hazardous or dangerous situations to supervisor.
• Plans, coordinates, conducts, and/or participates in various indoor/outdoor activities for children appropriate to each age group.
• Provides care and activities for students needing special accommodations with appropriate adaptations.
• Communicates through the proper channels to keep supervisor and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.
• Responds to emergency situations; provides first aid or basic medical care to ill/injured children; determines need to call emergency personnel; dispenses required medication as directed and completes medication logs; notifies parents of injuries/illnesses; completes accident reports as required.
• Processes various documentation associated with child care activities.
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies and food items and initiates requests for new/replacement items.
• Follow established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
• Works collaboratively with all stakeholders.
• Attends work and arrives to work on time.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Travels to other school locations as directed by area supervisors based on staffing needs and efficient operation of Child Care Program.
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law and the Code of Professional Conduct Board Policy.
• Attends required training and meetings as needed.
• Use computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks.
• Performs opening and closing procedures.
• Provides assistance to other employees and site locations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in child care or early childhood education preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid CPR and First Aid Certification

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to develop and maintain a positive relationship with supervisors, principal, employees, children, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to use approved disciplinary strategies when a child’s (or children) behavior is not appropriate.
• Ability to assess a situation and use good judgment to resolve situations.
• Must be 18 years of age

Compensation

$16.93/hour