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Childcare Assistant

📍 Chattanooga, TN·Posted 1d ago

Part-Time · Salary VariesPart-Time

Love working with children? We’re looking for a caring, dependable person to join our team as a Part-Time Childcare Assistant at Volunteer Community School (part of Chambliss Center for Children). This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being around children and wants to make a difference in their day. No childcare experience is required—we’re looking for someone who is patient, compassionate, dependable, and genuinely enjoys helping children learn and grow.

This is an afternoon position, Monday–Friday, with a schedule of 1:30–5:30 p.m. You’ll work alongside our classroom teachers to help care for and engage children in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment.

Location: Volunteer Community School, 506 Spears Avenue, Chattanooga TN, 37405

Pay: Starts at $11 with a high school education and little experience; from $13 with an ECE Certificate; from $15 with an Associates degree.

What You’ll Do

Supervise and play with children
Help keep classrooms safe, clean, and organized
Support teachers and step in where needed
Help children finish their day in a calm, positive way

What We Need

18+ years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
Able to pass a fingerprint background check
Reliable, friendly, patient, and good with kids
Experience working with children in a group setting preferred but not required

Chambliss Center for Children is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values diversity. All hiring is decided on candidates' qualifications, their merits, experience, and the needs of the business.