Preschool Teacher Assistant

Child Care Resources Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc. is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support quality education for young children. The role entails fostering a safe learning environment and assisting in developmental activities while maintaining a focus on parent involvement. Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and a passion for nurturing children's growth. Various benefits and a 4-day work week are included.

Benefits

4-day teaching week

Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

No-cost meals when working with children

Over three weeks of paid leave

Free health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement contributions by employer

Qualifications

• Experience with young children in a Licensed Child Care Facility is a plus.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and pass a criminal background check.
• Physical ability to work with children, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Implements developmentally appropriate learning activities for children.
• Provides transportation services and assists in social services.

Skills

Classroom Management

Child Development

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)

Job description

Summary

Now Hiring for Fall 2025

Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

The Preschool Teacher Assistant supports the Teacher in providing a safe and caring learning environment for young children.

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Assists with and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment using appropriate classroom organization, schedules, and routines and effective classroom and child management techniques; provides health and nutrition services for children.
• Assists in implementing developmentally appropriate learning activities for young children based on individual needs in order to advance physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth and development.
• Assists in the provision of parent involvement services consistent with the Parent Involvement/Education Plan and operating policies and procedures.
• Provides transportation services for children and parents consistent with the Transportation Plan and operating policies and procedures.
• Assists in the provision of social services consistent with the Family Services Plan and operating policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates professional behaviors and work habits which comply with agency personnel policies and procedures, and completes special assignments from immediate supervisor or the Head Start Director.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Established work history
• Valid Driver's License
• Criminal background check (fingerprint, vulnerable person's registry, etc.)
• Ability to pass college coursework and obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) - (provided by employer)
• Physical ability to work with young children - up and down on floor, on and off buses, on playground, lifting up to 50 lbs. to carry a child, move furniture, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with young children in a Licensed Child Care Facility
• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), AAS or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Benefits

• 4-day teaching week, with every Friday designated for professional development, team meetings, paperwork, lesson planning, etc
• 37.5 hour work week
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer
• Overtime pay over 40 hours
• no-cost meals when working with children
• Over three weeks of paid leave for winter break, spring break, holidays, etc.
• Sick Leave
• Free health insurance for the individual
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free life insurance equivalent to one's salary
• Retirement contributions by the employer equivalent to 6% of one's salary after one year of employment
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending account
• Training to update and renew skills

Administered by Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC).

CAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.