SACC Caregiver (Part-time) at Lebanon Special School District (TN)

Job Title:

SACC Caregiver

FLSA Status:

NonExempt ($14.94/hour and up/starting pay)

Reports To:

Program Director and Site Director

Date:

November 2023

Purpose of Job:

Provide quality child care services to the children of Lebanon Special School District’s school age child care program.

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities:  The following duties are normal for this job.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned as needed.

General Responsibilities/Essential Functions:  

• Responsible for watching and protecting the children at all times
• Responsible for taking children to bathroom, providing assistance when needed to children and ensuring that proper hygiene is performed (i.e. washing hands) each time
• Notify SACC Director of issues within assigned site location that need to be addressed 
• Administer juice and snacks to children
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned
• Responsible for verifying individuals picking up children and notifying the SACC Director of any attempt of unauthorized individuals wishing to pick up children
• Responsible for knowledge of first aid procedures and location of first aid items in case of emergency
• Adhere to Department of Education Rules and Regulations
• Responsible for ensuring infants in care are breathing during periods of rest (if applicable to role)
• Meet and maintain all safety requirements from both local and state officials
• Implement program’s Mission Statement
• Notify appropriate authorities and Program Director of suspected child abuse
• Responsible for knowledge of proper safety drill procedures to include evacuation procedures and safe areas within facility
• Ensure that the use of the district’s resources (time, money, people) are used in the most strategic and effective way possible

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Project a positive image of the LSSD at all times and support district goals
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of district information
• Support the effective delivery of a high quality of education for all students
• Provide exceptional levels of professional support and service to staff and public
• Must obtain prior approval for planned absences and notify the appropriate personnel within the established guidelines of emergency absences
• Must attend required inservice and training hours needed to fulfill position requirements
• May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities
• Successful completion of Criminal Justice fingerprint/background process and drug screen
• Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Employees are expected to fulfill other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma 
• In-service training/other training related to child care (preferred)
• Possess knowledge in all aspects of all school age child care
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Program Director or Director of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

Abilities/Physical Requirements

Must be physically capable to meet job expectations including, but not limited to playing with children, end of day cleaning duties and execution of activities.

The Lebanon Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.