Part Time Child Care Provider Morning or Midday Support Shift

Thrive Early Learning Center; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Paid training

Job summary

Thrive Early Learning Center in Clarksville, Tennessee is seeking Flex Teachers and Classroom Support Staff to help classrooms run smoothly during key parts of the day. This on-site role offers morning and midday shifts and requires dependable, energetic individuals who enjoy working with children and moving between classrooms.

You will assist teachers, provide coverage, help maintain ratios, support transitions, and ensure safe, attentive care.

Qualifications

• Excellent dependability and punctuality.
• Positive, calm and flexible attitude.
• Ability to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, Pre-K, or school-age children.
• Ability to follow directions and adjust to changing classroom needs.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Patience and genuine care for children.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and active supervision.
• Build warm and respectful relationships with children.
• Follow classroom schedules, lesson plans, and teacher directions.
• Assist with meals, diapering, toileting, handwashing, rest time, and transitions.
• Engage children through play, conversation, reading, music, and activities.
• Move between classrooms and age groups as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional communication.
• Follow licensing, health, safety, sanitation, and supervision requirements.

Skills

Dependability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Child care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Child Care Flex Teacher and Classroom Support Staff

Thrive Early Learning Center | Clarksville, Tennessee

Available Schedules

• Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
• Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Applicants may indicate interest in one or both shifts

Are you dependable, energetic, and comfortable helping wherever you are needed?

Thrive Early Learning Center is hiring Flex Teachers and Classroom Support Staff to help our classrooms run smoothly during important parts of the day. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with children, likes variety, and can move between classrooms while maintaining a positive and helpful attitude.

Flex and support staff are essential members of our team. They assist teachers, provide classroom coverage, help maintain required ratios, support transitions, and make sure children receive safe and attentive care throughout the day.

Shift Options

Morning Support: 6:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Morning team members help us open the center and prepare for a successful day. Responsibilities may include:

• Welcoming children and families
• Supervising early-arriving children
• Combining and transitioning groups safely
• Helping serve breakfast
• Preparing classrooms and materials
• Supporting teachers as additional classrooms open
• Maintaining accurate attendance and supervision
• Cleaning and resetting shared spaces

Applicants for this shift must be consistently available to arrive on time for a 6:00 a.m. start.

Midday Support: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Midday team members provide classroom assistance and coverage during some of our busiest hours. Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting classroom routines and learning activities
• Providing coverage for teacher breaks and lunches
• Helping with meals, diapering, toileting, and transitions
• Supervising indoor and outdoor play
• Assisting children during rest time
• Preparing and sanitizing classroom materials
• Supporting multiple age groups based on daily needs
• Helping classrooms remain organized, safe, and within ratio

What You Will Do

• Provide attentive and active supervision
• Build warm and respectful relationships with children
• Follow classroom schedules, lesson plans, and teacher directions
• Assist with meals, diapering, toileting, handwashing, rest time, and transitions
• Engage children through play, conversation, reading, music, and activities
• Move between classrooms and age groups as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality and professional communication
• Follow all licensing, health, safety, sanitation, and supervision requirements
• Communicate concerns promptly to classroom and administrative leaders
• Help create a welcoming environment for children, families, and coworkers

What We Are Looking For

• Excellent dependability and punctuality
• A positive, calm, and flexible attitude
• Willingness to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, Pre‑K students, or school‑age children
• Ability to follow directions and adjust to changing classroom needs
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Patience and genuine care for children
• Previous child care, preschool, school, camp, church nursery, or caregiving experience is preferred but not required

Minimum Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to pass all required background checks
• Able to complete required child care and health training
• Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Able to sit on the floor, bend, stand, walk, and participate in indoor and outdoor activities
• Reliable transportation
• Consistent Monday–Friday availability for the selected shift

Why Join Thrive?

Team members may receive:

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications
• Predictable weekday hours
• No late-night or weekend shifts
• Paid training and professional development
• Opportunities to move into a permanent classroom or leadership role
• Child care tuition benefits for eligible employees
• Paid time off and additional benefits for qualifying positions
• Supportive leadership and a team-centered environment

Our Core Values

• Build Belonging
• Lead with Love
• Protect Childhood
• Grow Together

Applicants should clearly indicate whether they are applying for the 6:00–9:00 a.m. shift, the 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. shift, or both. Please apply only if you can maintain dependable Monday–Friday attendance for your selected schedule.

Thrive Early Learning Center is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks and employment requirements.