Preschool Teacher Assistant – Lead Support & Site Director

Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority Head Start/Early Head Start; Corryton (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Personal Time

Job summary

Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority Head Start / Early Head Start Program seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support the lead teacher in creating a safe, engaging environment for preschool children. You will help implement activities, supervise in classroom and on playground, and foster children's growth and well‑being.

The role may assume lead teacher duties during absences and help maintain records, communicate with families, and participate in trainings, staff meetings, and program

Qualifications

• CDA or degree in ECE preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required and enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire to adhere to the Head Start Performance Standards requirements.
• Experience working with preschool children required.
• Must obtain a pre-employment physical, including a screen for communicable diseases.
• Must agree to pre-employment background check
• Must complete First Aid and CPR training and keep updated.
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance

Responsibilities

• Help create and maintain a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment for preschool children.
• Support the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities that promote each child's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth.
• Observe and document children's progress, assist with assessments, and maintain required records and reports.
• Build positive relationships with families through ongoing communication, parent conferences, home visits, and family engagement opportunities.
• Encourage family and community involvement by promoting volunteerism and support for program initiatives, including in-kind contributions.
• Participate in staff meetings, required training, and other professional responsibilities while adhering to agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Assume lead teacher or supervisory responsibilities, including oversight of center staff, as needed during the teacher's absence.

Skills

Passion for children

Strong communication

Teamwork

Inclusive learning

Record keeping

Education

CDA or ECE degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority Head Start / Early Head Start Program seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support the lead teacher in creating a safe, engaging environment for preschool children. You will help implement activities, supervise in classroom and on playground, and foster children's growth and well‑being.

The role may assume lead teacher duties during absences and help maintain records, communicate with families, and participate in trainings, staff meetings, and program