Part-time Teacher Assistant

Chambliss Center for Children; Red Bank (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Discounted child care

Optional dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Chambliss Center for Children in Red Bank, TN is seeking a Part-Time Teacher Assistant (Floater) for weekdays 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. The role involves moving between classrooms, supervising children, and assisting during busy periods to keep rooms safe and organized.

This position offers daytime hours with no nights or weekends. Prior classroom or childcare experience is a plus, and the organization provides opportunities to learn on the job.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to pass a fingerprint background check.
• Reliable, patient, friendly and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Move between classrooms to support teachers where you’re needed most.
• Supervise, play with and engage children in age-appropriate activities.
• Help keep classrooms safe, clean and organized.
• Cover teacher breaks and assist during the busiest parts of the day.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Flexibility

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma

CDA (preferred)

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Part-Time Teacher Assistant (Floater) – Weekdays 10 AM–2 PM | No Nights or Weekends

Done by pickup time. Making a difference all day.

At Chambliss Center for Children – Red Bank, our part-time Teacher Assistants keep our classrooms running. As a floater, you’ll go wherever you’re needed most, from infants through PreK. One hour you might be rocking a baby to sleep, the next you’re helping toddlers explore or cheering on preschoolers as they get ready for kindergarten. Every day is different, and all of it matters.

This role is a great fit if you’re:

• A parent who needs to be finished before school pickup
• A student looking for a steady midday schedule
• Anyone who wants meaningful part-time work with daytime hours

The Details

• Location: 1936 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank, TN 37415
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
• Pay: $11–$14.50+/hour, based on education and experience
  • $11/hour with a high school diploma
  • $13/hour with a CDA
  • $14.50/hour with an Associate’s degree

Perks & Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• Discounted child care
• Optional dental and vision insurance

What You’ll Do

• Move between classrooms to support teachers where you’re needed most
• Supervise, play with and engage children in age-appropriate activities
• Help keep classrooms safe, clean and organized
• Cover teacher breaks and help out during the busiest parts of the day

What We’re Looking For

• 18 or older, with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Able to pass a fingerprint background check
• Reliable, patient, friendly and flexible
• Comfortable working with different age groups throughout the day
• Classroom or childcare experience is a plus but not required. We’ll help you learn.

Chambliss Center for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, experience, and business needs.