Preschool Assistant - Nurturing Growth & Family

Knoxville-Knox County Head Start/Early Head Start; Knoxville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

4-day teaching week

Free health insurance for individual

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Training to update skills

PSLF Employer

Zusammenfassung

The Knoxville-Knox County Head Start/Early Head Start is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support the Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing classroom for young children. You will help plan activities that foster physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth while partnering with families and the Head Start team.

You will assist with attendance, parent involvement, transportation, and compliance with agency policies, ensuring high-quality services for all learners.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with young children in a licensed child care facility.
• Ability to pass criminal background checks.
• Valid driver's license and physical ability for active classrooms.
• Willingness to pursue a CDA credential provided by employer.

Aufgaben

• Assist in maintaining a safe, healthy, and engaging learning environment.
• Support developmentally appropriate activities to promote growth.
• Assist with parent involvement, attendance, and communications.
• Provide transportation support in line with policies.
• Collaborate with Head Start team and comply with policies.

Kenntnisse

Child development awareness

Family partnership

Classroom management

Health and safety

Communication with parents

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

CDA credential (eligible)

Tools

Driver's License

Jobbeschreibung

The Knoxville-Knox County Head Start/Early Head Start is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support the Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing classroom for young children. You will help plan activities that foster physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth while partnering with families and the Head Start team.

You will assist with attendance, parent involvement, transportation, and compliance with agency policies, ensuring high-quality services for all learners.