Childcare Assistant - Tiny Tots Tribe

Classified - Position - Daycare Worker

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Start Date

Open Date 10/30/2025

Closing Date

ROBERTSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: CHILDCARE ASSISTANT

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Direct Supervisor: Childcare Director/Principal

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Ensures compliance with the state and federal licensing guidelines

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations, guidelines, and mandatory reporting expectations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate

Performs opening/closing procedures; unlocks doors/cabinets and turns on lights/equipment; sets up sign-in table; locks/secures building at end of day; sets or disarms alarm system

Provides supervised care, monitors children's activities, and provides a safe, nurturing environment for children enrolled in a childcare program including employee daycare, before school, after school, during summer vacation, or at other scheduled times

Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors areas occupied by children to ensure safety of students, employees, and other individuals; removes any hazards from childcare environment; disposes of biohazardous materials per established procedures; reports potentially hazardous or dangerous situations to supervisor

Provides care for children; prepares, serves, or provides nutritional snacks; escorts children to/from restroom and monitors restroom activities; changes diapers as necessary; assists children in washing hands; assists students with homework or reviewing for tests; assists in monitoring belongings of children; assists students with tying shoes, putting on jackets, or other clothing activities

Plans, coordinates, conducts, and/or participates in various activities for children appropriate to each age group, which may include indoor/outdoor activities, quiet time, homework, story reading, educational activities, creative activities, arts and crafts, play time, games, structured physical activities, exploration activities, field trips, or other activities as appropriate; sets up rooms or other areas with appropriate equipment or supplies for activities; plans sufficient activities to occupy attention of children and avoid repetition/boredom

Provides care and activities for all children based on need, with appropriate accommodations

Coordinates disciplinary issues as required in a fair, equal, and respectful manner; responds to situations involving disruptive behavior, excessive noise, fighting, or other problems; mediates disputes between individuals/groups; administers discipline in accordance with established procedures; reports problems and prepares behavior reports or incident reports as appropriate

Responds to emergency situations; provides first aid or basic medical care to ill/injured children, such as checking temperatures, cleaning wounds, or applying bandages or icepacks; determines need to call emergency personnel; dispenses required medication as directed and completes medication logs; notifies parents of injuries/illnesses; completes accident reports as required

Processes various documentation associated with childcare activities; checks children into or out of childcare each day; conducts roll call; obtains parent signatures on sign-in/out sheets; checks identification and verifies eligibility of unrecognized persons requesting to pick up children; processes notes from parents

Monitors inventory levels of supplies and food items; ensures availability of adequate supplies to conduct activities; initiates requests for new/replacement items; purchases groceries, snacks, or other items at local stores as needed

Assists with the maintenance of student records, prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, medication logs, accident reports, behavior reports, lesson plans, sign-in/out sheets, roll call charts, attendance records, student assessments, or other documents

Operates various equipment associated with childcare activities

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, school officials, children, parents, student caregivers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems

Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks, such as picking up toys, cleaning tables, washing dishes, cleaning up spills or bodily fluids, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping/mopping floors, emptying trash containers, or transporting trash to dumpsters

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; previous experience in childcare or early childhood education preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid CPR and First Aid Certification.

Robertson County Board of Education, Tennessee, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Board of Education will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Reports To Principal