Childcare Assistant Teacher

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

Tree of Knolwedge Learning Center is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support infants in a licensed childcare setting. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to pass background checks; prior childcare experience is a plus.

Shift options are Monday–Friday, 9:00am–6:00pm or 11:00am–6:00pm, with compensation of $13–$14 per hour based on education and experience. The organization offers competitive pay, trainings, benefits, and an open-door culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass all background checks.
• Childcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Substitute as needed across classrooms and cover staff breaks.
• Demonstrate patience and positive interactions with children, parents, and staff.
• Work as part of the team under the lead teacher's direction.
• Maintain physical ability to work around young children (sit, stand, walk, run, stairs).
• Lift up to 40 lbs and meet physical demands of the role.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Tree of Knolwedge Learning Center is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teachers to work with our Infants!

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED and the ability to pass all background checks. A plus if you have previous childcare experience!

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00am -6:00pm or 11:00am - 6:00pm

Compensation: $13-$14/hr based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!

Our Hiring Process

• Resume screen
• Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
• On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
  • Q&A
  • Classroom observation
• Offer

Main Job Responsibilities

• Willingness to effectively substitute for any position as needed. This includes covering staff members’ breaks, filling in for staff members in their absences, and assuming the classroom duties of staff members before or after their scheduled shifts.
• Demonstrate patience, kindness and positive interactions with all children, parents, and staff.
• Operate as a team player and willingness to help where needed under the director of the lead teacher.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

Tree of Knowledge Learning Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

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