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 growing 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: Part-Time: Child Care Aide 1

Employee Classification: Other

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Child Care Centers

Campus Location: STCC - Macon Avenue Campus

Job Summary

This is a part-time, grant-funded, clerical support position in the Early Childhood Education Centers. The Child Care Aide 1 is responsible for implementing program goals and classroom objectives and performing related work for children six(6) weeks to five(5) years old.

Job Duties

• Assist in directing activities for children in the program.
• Assist with supervision of large and small groups of children.
• Assists children with self –help skills.
• Works with individual children on specific tasks.
• Attend all related training, seminars, and parent-related activities.
• Assists with serving meals and snacks.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of childcare or related experience
• Knowledge of recreational activities associated with creative play.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of psychological and biological needs of children
• Ability to make decisions both within or without guidance or established procedures
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in stressful situations
• 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.