Part-time Child Care Assistant, Before and After School
About The Position
The YMCA of Middle Tennessee is hiring a part-time Child Care Assistant for its before- and after-school School Age Programs serving schools in the Southside community of Montgomery County, including Cumberland Heights Elementary and Montgomery Central Elementary. This is an ongoing position during the 2026–2027 school year and is not temporary or summer-only. The role pays from $15 per hour, with possible higher pay based on childcare experience listed in the application or resume. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with before-school care from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and after-school care from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The assistant leads and engages groups of 15–20 children in indoor and outdoor activities, prepares child-friendly program spaces, helps implement a curriculum aligned with YMCA guidelines, builds positive relationships with YMCA staff, school personnel, and families, and helps maintain licensing and quality standards. The role requires active engagement with children and the ability to see and hear them clearly, move quickly for their safety, lift up to 40 pounds, and spend time standing, bending, and outdoors in changing weather. Before the first shift, employees must complete orientation, a DHS background check, fingerprinting, an abuse registry check, health forms, training sessions, and references. CPR/First Aid/AED certification for infants and children is required within 30 days of hire.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Be available Monday through Friday for before- and after-school care.
- Commit to ongoing employment during the 2026–2027 school year.
- Complete orientation, a DHS background check, fingerprinting, an abuse registry check, health forms, training sessions, and references before the first shift.
- Obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification for infants and children within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to see and hear children clearly, move quickly to ensure their safety, lift up to 40 pounds, and spend time standing, bending, and outdoors in changing weather.
Nice To Haves
- Enthusiastic, organized, team-oriented approach and a passion for youth development.
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to multitask.
Responsibilities
- Lead and actively engage a group of 15–20 children in indoor and outdoor activities.
- Set up and transform program spaces into child-friendly environments and ensure cleanliness.
- Help implement a quality curriculum aligned with YMCA guidelines.
- Build positive relationships with YMCA staff, school personnel, and families.
- Help ensure site licensing and quality standards are maintained.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
