Teacher Assistant

Acquire4Hire; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking an energetic Teacher Assistant in Johnson City, Tennessee to support teachers and the director in delivering quality care for children aged 1 to 5. You will observe and document interests and progress, help implement engaging activities, and maintain a safe, healthy classroom environment.

Daily duties include collaborating with families, clear communication, and ongoing professional development to uphold high standards of early education and care.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional child care experience.
• High energy levels are essential.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills are necessary.
• Current Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must pass a full background check and health screening.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging curriculum activities and encourage participation.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom and accessible materials.
• Establish open communication lines with parents through progress updates.
• Model good hygiene and self‑help skills for healthy habits.
• Ensure smooth transitions for children from home to the center.
• Comply with center policies and state regulations.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Observation & Documentation

Child Care

CPR & First Aid

Job description

About This Role

The Teacher Assistant plays a vital role in our center, supporting Teachers and the Director in creating a nurturing environment for our young learners. They work collaboratively with others to develop positive relationships with children and their families. Observing and documenting children’s interests and progress is also a key responsibility, with the goal of enhancing the overall care and quality of education. Working with our energetic and curious children aged 1 to 5 years old, our Teacher Assistants are responsible for implementing engaging activities based on their interests and needs, all while ensuring a safe and healthy environment.

What You'll Do

• Support the development of engaging curriculum activities, encouraging participation from all children.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment, ensuring all materials are available and easily accessible.
• Establish open lines of communication with parents through regular discussions and progress updates.
• Model good hygiene and self‑help skills to promote healthy habits in our children.
• Ensure a seamless transition for children from home to our child care center each day.
• Comply with all center policies and state regulations.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and maintain high‑quality care.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1–2 years of professional child care experience.
• High energy levels are essential for this role.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills are necessary.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as basic computer proficiency.
• An understanding of child development principles.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Current Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must pass a full background check and health screening.