Pre-K Educational Assistant (Voluntary Program)

Mt. Juliet Elementary; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost insurance

Retirement plan

401K option

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

After-school childcare options

Job summary

Mt. Juliet Elementary in Mt. Juliet, TN seeks a Pre-K Educational Assistant for a 180-day position with benefits. Starting pay is at least $14.65 per hour, with compensation based on education and placement on the salary schedule. Must have an Associate's degree in Early Childhood or a CDA/related certificate.

The aide will assist the Pre-K teacher and follow district guidelines, contributing to a supportive learning environment for young students.

Qualifications

• HQ requires at least an Associate's degree in Early Childhood or a related field.
• If the degree is not in Early Childhood, a CDA credential or a comparable certificate is required.
• Relevant work experience in early childhood education may meet the requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pre-K teacher and follow EA guidelines.

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood or related field

CDA credential

Early childhood technical certificate

Job description

Pre-K Educational Assistant (Voluntary Program)

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5858258
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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 $14.65 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

• Human Resources , Wilson County Schools
• 415 Harding Dr.
• Lebanon, Tennessee 37087
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]