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Child Development Aide Baptist Health paid time off, tuition assistance United States, Kentucky, Paducah Sep 09, 2026

Summary Job Description:

Child Development Aide Full Time, First Shift - 8:30am-5pm This position exists to aid the lead teacher in providing a developmentally appropriate curriculum that will meet the children's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs.

Job Duties:

Assist in during mealtimes, make meals a pleasant learning experience, and model good health practices.

Sanitize indoor and outdoor areas as needed to provide a safe environment, keeping the rooms neat, cheerful, and interesting.

Assist in planning, preparing, and implementing the curriculum.

Assist in providing opportunities to help develop children's understanding of concepts and ideas.

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED

Fifteen (15) hours annual training as approved by Cabinet for Human Resources standard for Childcare Centers required post-hire

Preferred Requirements:

1-3 years' experience in a structured setting

Benefits:

Tuition Assistance reimbursement program

Paid Time Off available for use upon hire

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.