Full time Teacher Assistant

Chambliss-Center-For-Children; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Newton Child Development Center is seeking a full-time Teacher Assistant – Floater to support multiple classrooms across the center in Chattanooga. The floater moves between infant, toddler, and preschool rooms to help where needed.

No classroom experience required; training is provided. The role emphasizes caring, patience, dependability, and teamwork, with pay starting at $13/hour plus benefits for full-time staff. Schedule is Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm, at 1301 Grove Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must pass a fingerprint background check.

Responsibilities

• Help teachers care for and supervise children.
• Fill in when a classroom needs extra help or a staff member is out.
• Help with meals, snacks, naps, and clean-up.
• Join in play, reading, and learning activities.
• Keep children safe at all times.
• Follow classroom routines and Center policies.
• Treat every child and family with kindness and respect.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Kind

Dependable

Flexible

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Teacher Assistant – Floater (Full Time)
Newton Child Development Center

About the Job

We are looking for a full-time Teacher Assistant to join our team as a floater. A floater does not stay in one classroom. Instead, you will move between our classrooms to help where you are needed most. One day you may help with infants, and the next day you may help with toddlers or PreK. If you like variety and enjoy working with kids of all ages, this job is a great fit.

What You Will Do

• Help teachers care for and supervise children
• Fill in when a classroom needs extra help or a staff member is out
• Help with meals, snacks, naps, and clean-up
• Join in play, reading, and learning activities
• Keep children safe at all times
• Follow classroom routines and Center policies
• Treat every child and family with kindness and respect

What We Are Looking For

You do not need classroom experience. We will train you. What matters most is who you are. We want someone who is:

• Caring: You enjoy being around children and want them to feel safe and loved.
• Patient: You stay calm when things get busy or loud.
• Kind: You understand that every child is different and has their own needs.
• Dependable: You show up on time and the team can count on you.
• Flexible: You are okay with changing classrooms and trying new things.
• A team player: You work well with others and are willing to help.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must pass a fingerprint background check

Pay and Benefits

Pay starts at $13 with high school andlittle experience; higher with additional education and experience.
Full time employees receive paid vacation and sick leave, as well as paid holidays.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Location

1301 Grove Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Newton Child Development Center is managed by Chambliss Center for Children, andis an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity. All hiring is decided on candidates' qualifications, their merits, experience, and the needs of the business.