Childcare Assistant Teacher

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 17,908 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Generous Benefits Package

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun Work Environment

Job summary

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners is looking for Assistant Teachers at Tree of Knowledge Learning Center in Chattanooga, TN. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to pass background checks. A positive attitude and love for working with children are essential.

The role offers competitive pay of $13-$14/hr based on experience, along with a generous benefits package including health insurance, 401k with match, and paid training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass all background checks.
• Previous childcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Substitute for any position as needed.
• Demonstrate patience and kindness with children.
• Operate as a team player under lead teacher's direction.
• Physical ability to work around small children.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Patience

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

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

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, 11:00am - 6:00pm OR 8am - 5pm

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.

If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Tree of Knowledge Learning Center is 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.