Child Care Site Assistant

Hamilton County Schools•Harrison, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Site Assistant provides supervised care and a positive environment for children enrolled in Hamilton County Schools’ School Age Child Care Program. The program serves children before school, after school, during summer vacation, and at other scheduled times. The assistant helps maintain a safe, nurturing setting and supports age-appropriate activities, including adaptations for students who need special accommodations. The position works collaboratively with children, families, school personnel, and other stakeholders; follows district and applicable legal requirements; and completes care-related documentation and site operations. It may require travel to other school locations as directed by area supervisors. Compensation is $17.60 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must obtain and maintain valid CPR and First Aid Certification.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with supervisors, principals, employees, children, parents, and other stakeholders.
Ability to use approved disciplinary strategies when children’s behavior is inappropriate.
Ability to assess situations and use good judgment to resolve them.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in child care or early childhood education, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Act professionally, respectfully, courteously, and caringly; provide quality, customer-focused service to schools and other stakeholders.
Comply with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Supervise children and monitor their activities in a safe, nurturing environment during program hours.
Follow safety procedures, use safety equipment, monitor child-occupied areas, remove hazards, dispose of biohazardous materials according to procedures, and report potentially dangerous situations.
Plan, coordinate, conduct, and/or participate in appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for children in each age group.
Provide care and activities for students needing special accommodations, using appropriate adaptations.
Communicate through proper channels with supervisors and appropriate personnel about impending problems or unusual events.
Respond to emergencies; provide first aid or basic medical care; determine when emergency personnel are needed; dispense required medication as directed and complete medication logs; notify parents about injuries or illnesses; and complete required accident reports.
Process documentation associated with child care activities.
Monitor supplies and food inventory and request new or replacement items as needed.
Follow established procedures to keep assigned areas safe.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders and assist other employees and site locations as needed.
Attend work on time and maintain confidentiality.
Travel to other school locations as directed by area supervisors based on staffing needs and program operations.
Adhere to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics and the Code of Professional Conduct Board Policy.
Attend required training and meetings.
Use computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.
Perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks and opening and closing procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.