Full-Time Head Start Teacher Assistant — Early Ed

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Meaningful work

Job summary

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is seeking a Head Start Teacher Assistant in Dickson, TN. The role supports the Head Start Teacher in daily classroom operations and fills in for the teacher when needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration with families, community resources access, and adherence to Head Start standards. It offers full-time hours and comprehensive benefits in a family-centered program.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; CDA credential or associate degree preferred.
• Must obtain CDA credential, preschool designation, within 12 months of hire.
• Experience: Previous work with preschoolers (0-5).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning daily lessons and activities and assume classroom responsibilities as needed.
• Assess each child’s development and tailor activities to individual needs.
• Make home visits, engage with parents, and coordinate with volunteers.
• Keep parents informed through conferences, letters, newsletters, and calls.
• Help parents access community resources and services for children.
• Collect health information as required by the program.
• Assist with meal preparation and cleanup, and eat with children.
• Support cleaning duties in classroom and center as required.
• Attend parent meetings or trainings and participate in training conferences.
• Recruit children for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
• Attend meetings and participate in work groups and trainings.
• Support fundraising and in-kind contributions for the Agency.
• Comply with agency policies and Head Start standards.

Skills

Early childhood education

Team collaboration

Classroom assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA credential or Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is seeking a Head Start Teacher Assistant in Dickson, TN. The role supports the Head Start Teacher in daily classroom operations and fills in for the teacher when needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration with families, community resources access, and adherence to Head Start standards. It offers full-time hours and comprehensive benefits in a family-centered program.