Teacher Assistant

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) after one year

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Meaningful work

Job summary

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency seeks a Teacher Assistant to support the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children. You will help implement daily activities, maintain classroom safety and cleanliness, and build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.

The Assistant Teacher works under the guidance of the Lead Teacher and Childcare Center Manager in a full-time Gallatin, TN setting.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: CDA, AA, or BA/BS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Experience working with young children in a group setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists Lead Teacher with planning and implementing daily activities.
• supervises children during routines, activities, and transitions.
• Maintains a positive, safe, and clean classroom environment.

Skills

Child supervision

Family communication

Classroom guidance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA/AA/BA in ECE or related

Experience working with young children

Job description

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Teacher Assistant

Full Time Gallatin, TN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1203

The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children. This position helps implement daily activities, ensures classroom safety and cleanliness, and builds positive relationships with children, families, and staff. The Assistant Teacher works under the guidance of the Lead Teacher and Childcare Center Manager.

Exceptional Benefits Package

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
• 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families

Specific Duties of the Job

Classroom Support

• Assists the Lead Teacher with planning and implementing daily classroom activities.
• Provides supervision and guidance to children during routines, activities, and transitions.
• Supports a positive classroom environment that encourages learning and development.

Child Care & Supervision

• Ensures the health, safety, and well-being of all children in care.
• Helps maintain required staff-to-child ratios at all times.
• Assists children with daily routines including meals, rest, hygiene, and outdoor play.

Health, Safety, & Compliance

• Follows all DHS Licensing, CACFP, and agency policies.
• Maintains accurate attendance, meal counts, and classroom documentation as assigned.
• Assists with cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing classroom materials and equipment.

Family Engagement

• Greets families daily and communicates respectfully with parents and guardians.
• Supports family involvement activities and events as directed by the Lead Teacher or Center Manager.

Professionalism & Training

• Completes all required DHS trainings, including orientation, CPR/First Aid, safe sleep (if applicable), and annual professional development hours.
• Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of child, family, and staff information.

Other Duties

• Assists with classroom coverage as needed across the center.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher or Center Manager.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: CDA, AA, or BA/BS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Experience working with young children in a group setting preferred.