College Work Study Program (Child Care Aide)

Job Summary

The work-study child care aide will assist in implementing the childcare program's goals and classroom objectives while performing related work for children six (6) weeks to five (5) years old.

Job Duties

• Aid in directing activities for children in the program
• Aid with supervision of large and small groups of children
• Aid children with self-help skills
• Work with individual children on specific tasks
• Complete all related trainings
• Attend seminars and parent related activities
• Assist with serving meals and snacks
• May perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a registered student of Southwest Tennessee Community College
• Only students who are approved for Federal Work Study are qualified for this position
• If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please reach out to the Financial Aid Office
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Pass background check
• Obtain a physical prior to employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential/Early Childhood Certificate/ 18 Credit Hours of Early Childhood Courses
• Knowledge of recreational activities associates 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

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Ability to lift children 40 pounds if needed

Summary of Our Benefits

A Summary Of Our Benefits Can Be Found Below https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Contact Information

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000.