Pre-K Educational Assistant (Voluntary Program)

Central Pike Elementary School; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, dental, and life보험

Dependent coverage options

Vision and other insurance options

Access to district health clinics

Employer-funded retirement plan (TCRS)

401K option

PTO: 10 sick days, 2 personal days, 3,

13 paid holidays

Before and after school childcare

Job summary

Central Pike Elementary School in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee is seeking a Pre-K Educational Assistant for a 180-day position. The candidate will support the Pre-Kindergarten teacher and follow district EA guidelines.

The pay starts at no less than $14.80 per hour, with full benefits including health, retirement, and paid time off. HQ requires an Associate's degree in Early Childhood or related coursework, or a CDA/early childhood certificate if the degree is not in Early Childhood.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work under the directive of the Pre-K teacher to whom the assistant is assigned.
• Follow all EA guidelines set forth by Wilson County Schools.
• This is a 180-day position with insurance and retirement benefits; pay determined by education and placement on the wage schedule.

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood or coursework equivalent

CDA credential or early childhood technical certificate

Job description

Pre-K Educational Assistant (Voluntary Program)

Wilson County School District Central Pike Elementary School - Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Wilson County Schools, TN

Job Details

Job ID: 5891518

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 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 onGrade 3of 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: 10 sick days (earned monthly), 2 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

• Amy Wilken , Principal
• Central Pike Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]