Teacher Assistant - Little Scholars

Chambliss Center for Children; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Chambliss Center for Children in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a Teacher Assistant for our Little Scholars program. This part-time role supports a mixed-age classroom with training provided; no prior classroom experience required for the right candidate who is dependable and caring.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Responsibilities include supervising children ages infant through 4 years, assisting with activities, meals, diapering, and maintaining a welcoming classroom, while building

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a fingerprint background check.
• Experience working with young children (infant - 4 yrs old) in a classroom setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, and coworkers

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and caring for children ages infant through 4 years
• Support daily classroom activities, play experiences, and learning opportunities
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
• Assist with meals, diapering, toileting, and other routine care needs
• Build positive relationships with children and families

Skills

Dependable

Caring

Eager to learn

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Looking for a part-time job that makes a difference?

Join Chambliss Center for Children as a Teacher Assistant in our unique early learning center, Little Scholars. This mixed-age classroom is located at Momentum, a nonprofit organization that supports single mothers pursuing a college education.

No classroom experience is required—we will provide training for the right candidate who is dependable, caring, and eager to learn.

Schedule:Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Pay: Starts at $11 and increases with education and experience.

Location: 1152 Lincoln Park Lane, Chattanooga TN 37403

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass a fingerprint background check
• Experience working with young children (infant - 4 yrs old) in a classroom setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, and coworkers

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and caring for children ages infant through 4 years
• Support daily classroom activities, play experiences, and learning opportunities
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
• Assist with meals, diapering, toileting, and other routine care needs
• Build positive relationships with children and families

Why Join Chambliss?

At Chambliss Center for Children, we believe every child deserves a strong start and every family deserves support. As a nonprofit organization, we provide high-quality early childhood education, foster care services, and transitional living programs that strengthen our community.

Chambliss Center for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, experience, and organizational needs.