Assistant Teacher - Part Time Closing

Child Development Schools, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Tuition Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

PerkSpot Discounts

Professional Development

Job summary

Child Development Schools, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Teacher to join our part-time team in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Working alongside the Lead Teacher, you will help deliver age-appropriate activities, support young learners, and maintain a safe, clean classroom that meets licensing and ratio requirements. You will engage with children during lessons, meals, and transitions, share developmental notes with the Lead Teacher, and communicate warmly with families.

Qualifications

• Supports Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized classroom meeting licensing and ratio requirements.
• Engages with children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor time.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Observe children and share developmental notes with Lead Teacher.
• Build relationships with families through daily communication.
• Assist with attendance and daily reports.

Skills

Child development support

Communication with families

Observation and note-taking

Job description

Assistant Teacher, Closing Part Time - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Your role

As an Assistant Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Working alongside your Lead Teacher, you will support young learners through meaningful experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth. From hands‑on activities and storytelling to everyday learning moments, you will help shape a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to explore the world around them.

You will serve as a trusted partner to families, a positive role model for children, and an important part of our collaborative teaching team dedicated to making early childhood education engaging, nurturing, safe, and fun.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Support the Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities for the classroom
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom that meets licensing and ratio requirements
• Engage directly with children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor time
• Observe children and share developmental notes with the Lead Teacher
• Build relationships with families through warm, consistent daily communication
• Assist with classroom documentation including attendance and daily reports

Pay And Benefits

Pay: 13-15 per hour, based on experience and education.

Full-time Employees Receive

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• 9 company-paid holidays and 8 days of PTO
• 50% tuition discount for your own children enrolled at a CDS center
• Up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Access to PerkSpot for discounts on major brands and services
• Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development