JCS After School Program Child Care Worker 2026-2027 School Year

Various Locations; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Jessamine County School District is seeking a Child Care Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at various locations in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The role supports the Child Care Program Director by providing a safe, quality environment for children and assisting with daily activities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with prior experience working with children. Duties include supervising groups, planning activities, and coordinating materials while maintaining health and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Experience working with children in an organized setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and basic record-keeping.
• Interpersonal skills, tact, patience and courtesy in interactions with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Safely monitor groups of children to ensure their safety and follow procedures to safeguard health and safety.
• Assist the director in planning activities for the children.
• Assist with organizing materials and supplies.
• Promote positive parent and child interactions and activities.
• Participate in staff activities and in special training programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Record-keeping basics

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

JCS After School Program Child Care Worker 2026-2027 School Year

Jessamine County School District Various Locations - Nicholasville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

JCS After School Program Child Care Worker 2026-2027 School Year Jessamine County School District Various Locations - Nicholasville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Jessamine County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5862258

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: CHILD CARE ASSISTANT

Responsible To: Child Care Program Director

Basic Function: Assists the director in providing a safe and quality environment for children in the Child Care Program.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Monitors children in small or large groups to ensure their safety and follows procedures to safeguard the health and safety of children.
• Assists the director in planning various activities for the children.
• Assists with organizing materials.
• Promotes positive parent and child interactions and activities.
• Participate in staff activities and in special training programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Safe practices in program and playground activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Health and safety regulations.

Ability to:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and staff members, both orally and in writing.
• Print and write legibly.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Learn and apply safety procedures and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination equivalent to: High school diploma, GED certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Experience working with children in an organized setting.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the board of education

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heidi Klug , Director
• Various Locations
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]