What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Work Study Program (Child Care Aide) position at Southwest Tennessee Community College?
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 6 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.
We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!
Title: College Work Study Program (Child Care Aide)
Employee Classification: Other
Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department: Child Care
Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations
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
Assist in directing activities for children in the program
Assist with supervision of large and small groups of children
Assist children with self-help skills
Works 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
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.
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.
We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!
Title: College Work Study Program (Child Care Aide)
Employee Classification: Other
Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department: Child Care
Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations
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
Assist in directing activities for children in the program
Assist with supervision of large and small groups of children
Assist children with self-help skills
Works 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
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.
