Eagles Nest PT Childcare Aid

Oldham County Schools; Crestwood (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Oldham County Schools in Crestwood, KY, is seeking a Youth Enrichment Center Child Care Aide to plan, supervise, and implement daily programs for children in line with district policies. The role emphasizes safety, dignity, and positive behavior, with responsibilities including assisting with daily routines, supporting activities, and coordinating with the Director and staff.

This hourly classified position requires a high school diploma and childcare experience, offering a structured

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• Two years' experience in child care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of children under supervision.
• Promote dignity and positive behavior in a safe environment.
• Actively engage with students: circulate, assist, and interact.
• Assist with medical needs as directed by physician or nurse.
• Help children with daily routines and personal needs.
• Help clean and organize the childcare room.
• Implement procedures from the Director.
• Communicate child progress to the director to support families.
• Plan and supervise activities promoting development.
• Address misbehavior as directed and report unsafe behavior.
• Attend required staff meetings and professional development.
• Follow Oldham County Board of Education policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director/Principal.

Skills

Child care experience

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Youth Enrichment Center Child Care Aide

Job Goal: Plan, supervise, and implement daily programs for children in accordance with Youth Enrichment Program policies and philosophy.

Job Type: Classified

Job Class Code: 7322

Position Type: Hourly

Reports to: Director School Day Care

Terms of Employment: For full time employees, compensation will be based on 191- contract days and the board-approved 105 salary schedule. Part-time are on the 105 schedule with varying hours. Seasonal day care employees are on the 105 schedule with varying hours. Seasonal employee contracts are for one year increments unless employment is extended by the director of the daycare.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Two years' experience in child care is desired.
• Push, pull or lift 40 pounds; kneel and reach above your head.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assure the safety and wellbeing of children under supervision.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect, creating a safe environment that promotes positive behavior.
• Participate in childcare, actively engaging with students by circulating, assisting, and interacting.
• Assist medical needs as necessary as determined by physician or District Nurse.
• Assist children with daily routines and help with their personal needs such as clothing, lunch, snack and cleanup routines.
• Assist in cleaning and straightening of the childcare room to maintain the appearance of the room, including furniture and equipment.
• Implement instructional procedures and other instructions from the Director.
• Support positive parent/staff relationships by communicating with the director about a child's progress and needs.
• Assists in the planning and supervision of activities that promote positive child development.
• Respond to student misbehavior as laid out by the director and report any unsafe behavior directly to the director.
• Attend all required staff meetings and professional development.
• Abide by all Oldham County Board of Education policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of School Child Care or Principal.

Adopted: August 4, 1998

Revised: June 8, 2011, October 30, 2014, November 1, 2018, February 17, 2021, July 1, 2023, April 2026