Assistant Teacher - Knoxville

Joyoflearningcenter; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Joyoflearningcenter in Knoxville, TN is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons. You will help create a welcoming, secure environment and promote growth across physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains.

This entry-level role requires being 18+, a high school diploma or GED, and a willingness to learn. You will collaborate with staff and families, observe children’s progress, and help maintain health and safety

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience in preschool or child care facilities preferred.
• Knowledge of childcare licensing requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Maintain a welcoming classroom environment that supports secure, respectful exploration.
• Support development across physical, emotional, social and cognitive domains through structured and unstructured activities.
• Assist in following routines and positive behavior management under the Lead Teacher.
• Observe and document children’s growth and learning progress using appropriate tools.
• Communicate with families to support partnerships and parent-teacher conferences.
• Follow health, hygiene, and safety protocols to keep the classroom clean and organized.
• Collaborate with staff and administrators to support school goals and best practices.
• Adapt activities to accommodate diverse learning needs and developmental levels.
• Participate in ongoing training and staff meetings to stay current with early childhood education trends.

Skills

Child development observation

Family communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Support the Lead Teacher in planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities aligned with early childhood learning standards
• Help maintain a welcoming classroom where children feel secure, respected, and encouraged to explore
• Assist in promoting physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development through structured and unstructured activities
• Support classroom routines and positive behavior management under the guidance of the Lead Teacher
• Help observe and document children's growth, behaviors, and learning progress using appropriate tools and methods
• Assist in building strong partnerships with families through daily communication and support during parent-teacher conferences
• Follow all health, hygiene, and safety protocols, including maintaining a clean and organized classroom
• Work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher, fellow staff, and administrators to support school goals and best practices
• Help modify and adapt activities to accommodate children with diverse learning needs and developmental levels
• Participate in ongoing training, workshops, and staff meetings to stay current with early childhood education trends

Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• Previous experience in a preschool or child care learning facility (preferred, not always required for entry-level Assistant Teacher roles)
• Preferred knowledge of childcare licensing requirements

Field

Detail

Position Title Assistant Teacher

Primary Age Group All

Full-time or Part-time Full Time

Position Type Permanent

Pay Range (Hourly) $13.00/hour

Minimum Education Required High School Diploma or GED

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