Child Development Aide

bhs; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Company paid maternity and paternity

Bereavement Leave (pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health is hiring a Child Development Aide in Paducah, KY for the first shift (8:30am-5pm). You will support the lead teacher in delivering a developmentally appropriate curriculum, assist with meals, and help maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.

The role emphasizes age-appropriate activities, health practices, and active child development. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and 15 hours of annual childcare training post-hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Fifteen (15) hours annual training approved for Childcare Centers post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in delivering a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Assist during mealtimes, make meals a pleasant learning experience, and model healthy practices.
• Sanitize indoor and outdoor areas to maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Support planning, preparation, and implementation of the curriculum.
• Provide opportunities to help children develop concepts and understanding.

Skills

Curriculum implementation

Childcare support

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Child Development Aide

Full Time, First Shift - 8:30am-5pm

This position exists to aid the lead teacher in providing a developmentally appropriate curriculum that will meet the children's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs.

Job Duties

• Assist in during mealtimes, make meals a pleasant learning experience, and model good health practices.
• Sanitize indoor and outdoor areas as needed to provide a safe environment, keeping the rooms neat, cheerful, and interesting.
• Assist in planning, preparing, and implementing the curriculum.
• Assist in providing opportunities to help develop children's understanding of concepts and ideas.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Fifteen (15) hours annual training as approved by Cabinet for Human Resources standard for Childcare Centers required post-hire

Preferred Requirements

• 1-3 years' experience in a structured setting

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.