Child Care Aide 2

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college. Southwest has 7 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a diverse community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Child Care Aide 2

Employee Classification: Service/Maintenance

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Child Care Centers

Campus Location: STCC - Union Avenue Campus

Job Summary

This is a full-time, 12-month, grant-funded position in the Early Childhood Education program.

The Child Care Aide 2 is under close supervision under the Director and Lead Teacher. The Child Care Aide 2 is responsible for implementing program, goals and classroom objectives, and performing related work as required for children six (6) weeks to five (5) years old.

Job Duties

• Assists in directing and directs activities of children in program.
• Assists with supervision of small and large groups of children.
• Assists children with self-help skills.
• Work with individual children on specific tasks and helps with serving meals and snacks.
• Helps in planning and developing each day's activities.
• Assists with the preparation and presentation of educational materials.
• Records, evaluates, assesses and updates regularly class attendance, etc.
• Attends all related training and seminars.
• Attends all parent related activities, conducts or assist with parent conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of child care experience.
• Early childhood Education Child Development Credential (CDA) or higher is preferred.
• Applicant is required to obtain CDA within 6 months

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of instructional methods, materials and program operations for six (6) weeks to five (5) years.
• Knowledge of recreational activities associated with creative play.
• Knowledge of the psychological and biological needs of children.
• Ability to make decision, both within and without the guidelines of established procedures.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in stressful situations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public, children, and other employees.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below:

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.