Child care aide

Chattanooga State is an educationally purposeful community where faculty, staff, and students share academic goals and strive for high standards that lead to the attainment of degrees and certificates, meaningful careers, and a committed citizenry of lifelong learners.

We value those who :

• consistently act in the best interest of students and the College (who have their priorities right);
• get things accomplished (who execute);
• are transparent (who are direct, truthful, and non-manipulative);

are positive in outlook (who see the glass as half-full); and

build constructive workplace relationships (who are team players).

The role will be responsible for the following :

• Assist classroom teachers with preparation, presentation, and direction of activities and lessons; gather / set up supplies for activities and lessons;
• monitor children during classroom and playground activities; deliver / distribute snacks / meals to classrooms; put up decorations or theme presentations;
• place materials into proper learning centers; rotate toy stock -Work with individual children on specific tasks and daily functions such as feeding or assisting with feedings;
• changing diapers, assisting older children with bathroom functions including potty training; helping children settle for daily naps -Maintain a healthy and safe environment by checking children for signs of illness;
• distributing medicine according to prescription; maintaining cleanliness of children (wipe noses, wash hands); washing furniture, equipment, toys, and bedding with bleach solution;

straightening room -Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts -Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Position Requirements :

Education and training : High School Diploma or GED plus CPR and First Aid Certification within six months of employment date -Work Experience : One year working with young children

Preferred Qualifications :

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledge : Knowledge of instructional methods and materials, recreational activities, and psychological and biological needs of young children -Skills : Skills in communication needed for effective communication with young children and adults;
• interpersonal skills consistent with maintaining confidentiality and working with a variety of age groups and with establishing and maintaining effective working relationships -Abilities : Ability to respond to stressful / emergency situations in a quick and calm manner;

to perform physical requirements associated with caring for young children

Closing Date : 12 / 1 / 2021 (Must be submitted by 5 : 00 p.m. est.)

Open Until Filled : Yes

Requisition Number : req6410

Last updated : 2024-05-14