Childcare Assistant - Part-time Afternoons

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

Job summary

Chambliss Center for Children in Chattanooga is seeking a Part-Time Childcare Assistant. You will supervise and engage children, helping maintain a safe and nurturing environment alongside classroom teachers. This afternoon role offers scheduling of 2:00–6:00 p.m. or 1:00–5:30 p.m. and starts at $11 with advancement based on education and experience.

No childcare experience is required; candidates should be patient, compassionate, dependable, and genuinely enjoy helping children learn and grow.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Compassionate

Dependable

Good with kids

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Love working with children? We’re looking for a couple caring, dependable people to join our team as a Part-Time Childcare Assistant! 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 either 2:00–6:00 p.m. or 1:00–5:30 p.m depending on location.You’ll work alongside our classroom teachers to help care for and engage children in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment.

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.