Childcare Assistant - Afternoons - Northshore

Chambliss Center for Children; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Chambliss Center for Children in Chattanooga seeks a Part-Time Childcare Assistant at Volunteer Community School to support teachers and engage children in a safe, nurturing environment.

Schedule is 1:30–5:30 p.m. Monday–Friday with pay starting at $11, rising to $13 with an ECE certificate and $15 with an Associates degree; background check required; HS diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Patient, reliable and compassionate with children.
• Ability to work well with teachers and in a group setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and play with children
• Help keep classrooms safe, clean, and organized
• Support teachers and step in where needed
• Help children finish their day in a calm, positive way

Skills

Patient-friendly

Good with kids

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Love working with children? We’re looking for a caring, dependable person to join our team as a Part-Time Childcare Assistant at Volunteer Community School (part of Chambliss Center for Children).This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being around children and wants to make a difference in their day. No childcare experience is required—we’re looking for someone who is patient, compassionate, dependable, and genuinely enjoys helping children learn and grow.

This is an afternoon position, Monday–Friday, with a schedule of 1:30–5:30 p.m. You’ll work alongside our classroom teachers to help care for and engage children in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. Location: Volunteer Community School, 506 Spears Avenue, Chattanooga TN, 37405

Pay:Starts at$11 with a high school education and little experience; from $13 with an ECE Certificate; from $15 with an Associates degree.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and play with children
• Help keep classrooms safe, clean, and organized
• Support teachers and step in where needed
• Help children finish their day in a calm, positive way

What We Need

• 18+ years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Able to pass a fingerprint background check
• Reliable, friendly, patient, and good with kids
• Experience working with children in a group setting preferred but not required

Chambliss Center for Childrenis an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values diversity. All hiring is decided on candidates' qualifications, their merits, experience, and the needs of the business.