Pre-K Educational Assistant (Voluntary PreK Program)

Watertown Elementary; Watertown (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance - medical/dental/life

Vision insurance

District health clinics

Retirement plan (TCRS)

401K

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Before & after school care

Job summary

Watertown Elementary in Wilson County is seeking a Pre-K Educational Assistant for the voluntary PreK program. The role supports the Pre-K teacher and follows district EA guidelines; requires HQ by Associate's degree or CDA/early childhood certificate.

This is a 180-day position with insurance and retirement benefits. Starting pay is at least $14.80 per hour, with placement on Grade 3 of the hourly staff salary schedule depending on education and experience.

Qualifications

• HQ requires a minimum of an Associate's degree or coursework in Early Childhood or a comparable field.
• If an Associate's degree is not in Early Childhood, candidates must hold a CDA or early childhood technical certificate.
• Relevant work experience in early childhood education may be acceptable for the requirement.

Responsibilities

• Work under the directive of the Pre-Kindergarten teacher to which you are assigned.
• Follow all EA guidelines set forth by Wilson County Schools.

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood or coursework equivalent

CDA or early childhood technical certificate

Job description

Pre-K Educational Assistant (Voluntary PreK Program)

Wilson County School District Watertown Elementary - Watertown, Tennessee

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Job Details

Job ID: 5938095 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Qualified applicant should be highly qualified (HQ) by a minimum of an Associate's degree or coursework equivalent in Early Childhood or comparable field of study.

Additionally, for the PreK program, if Associate's degree is not in Early Childhood, the applicant should hold a child development associate credential (CDA), or early childhood technical certificate. Relevant work experience in early childhood education MAY be acceptable for this requirement.

The successful candidate will work under the directive of the Pre-Kindergarten teacher to which he/she is assigned and will follow all EA guidelines set forth by Wilson County Schools.

This is a 180-day position with insurance and retirement benefits. Pay rate will be determined by education, experience, and placement on Grade 3 of the Hourly Classified Staff salary schedule. The starting rate of pay will be no less than $14.80 per hour.

Benefits include:

• Low-cost medical, dental, and life insurance for the employee
• Dependent coverage options by payroll deduction
• Vision and other supplemental insurance options by payroll deduction
• Free access to district health clinics for those enrolled in insurance
• Employer-funded retirement plan with the State (TCRS)
• 401K option available through State retirement
• Paid time off: 8 sick days, 4 personal days, and 3 bereavement days per school year
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays
• Before and after school childcare options

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kathleen Davis , Principal
• Watertown Elementary
• Email: [e-mail]

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