School Age Care Site Lead (Before/After School)

Hamilton County Schools; Sequoyah Hills (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga, TN is seeking staff for the School Age Child Care Program. This role provides supervised care before and after school, during summer, and at other scheduled times, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for participating children.

Responsibilities include activities planning, safety monitoring, emergency response, and clear communication with supervisors. A high school diploma or GED is required, with CPR/First Aid certification preferred or required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in child care or early childhood education preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid CPR and First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

• Provides supervised care, monitors children’s activities, and creates a safe, nurturing environment for children enrolled in the School Age Child Care Program before school, after school, during summer vacation, or at other scheduled times.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors areas occupied by children to ensure safety of students, employees, and other individuals; reports hazardous situations to supervisor.
• Plans, coordinates, conducts, and participates in various indoor/outdoor activities for children appropriate to each age group.
• Communicates with supervisor and stakeholders to keep them informed of issues and emergencies.
• Responds to emergency situations; provides first aid or basic medical care to ill/injured children; dispenses medications as directed; notifies parents of illnesses; completes accident reports.

Skills

Positive relationship building

Disciplinary strategies

Judgment / problem solving

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga, TN is seeking staff for the School Age Child Care Program. This role provides supervised care before and after school, during summer, and at other scheduled times, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for participating children.

Responsibilities include activities planning, safety monitoring, emergency response, and clear communication with supervisors. A high school diploma or GED is required, with CPR/First Aid certification preferred or required.