Teacher Assistant/Float

Chambliss Center for Children; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Re Bona Early Learnng Center is seeking a Teacher Assistant - Floater to provide essential support across the center, covering breaks and assisting in various classrooms and age groups.

The role emphasizes creating a safe, caring, and fun learning environment for children, with opportunities to work in different classrooms and with diverse activities. No experience required, with potential for full-time depending on needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18+ years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to pass a fingerprint background check.
• Enjoys working with young children.
• Caring, patient and dependable.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Able to adjust to different classrooms and situations.
• Previous experience in a classroom setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage during breaks and teacher absences.
• Assist in classrooms that need extra support.
• Engage with children during play, learning activities, meals, and routines.
• Help maintain clean, safe, and organized classrooms.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.

Skills

Team player

Patient

Caring

Dependable

Enjoys working with children

Background check

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you enjoy working with young children and being part of a team? We are looking for a Teacher Assistant - Floater to provide support wherever it is needed throughout the center.

This is a great role for someone who likes variety and enjoys working with different classrooms and age groups. You will help teachers provide a safe, caring, and fun learning environment for children.

Location: Pro Re Bona Early Learnng Center, 1707 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga, TN

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM (potential for full-time)

Pay: From $13/hour (no experience required); higher withexperience/education

What You'll Do

• Help cover teacher and staff breaks throughout the day.
• Provide classroom coverage when staff members are absent.
• Help in classrooms that need extra support.
• Work with children during play, learning activities, meals, and routines.
• Help keep classrooms clean, safe, and organized.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.

What We Need

• 18+ years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Able to pass a fingerprint background check
• Enjoys working with young children.
• Caring, patient, and dependable.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Able to adjust to different classrooms and situations.
• Previous experience working with children in a classroom setting preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, and kneel throughout the day.
• Lift and carry young children when needed.
• Participate in activities with children both indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain active supervision of children.

Pro Re Bona Early Learning Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.