Childcare Assistant Teacher

Child Development Schools, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k)

Holidays and PTO

Tuition discount

Tuition reimbursement

PerkSpot discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Child Development Schools, Inc. in Ooltewah, TN is seeking an Assistant Teacher to help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning and joy.

You will work alongside the Lead Teacher to support young learners through meaningful experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth. You will engage with children during activities, meals, and outdoor time, observe development, and communicate with families daily.

Qualifications

• Assist the Lead Teacher in delivering classroom activities and routines.
• Observe children's development and share notes with the Lead Teacher.
• Build relationships with families through daily communication.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to maintain a safe, organized classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• 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.

Skills

Assist Lead Teacher

Observe children

Communicate with families

Team collaboration

Job description

Assistant Teacher - Ooltewah, 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