Preschool Teacher Assistant

Summary

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of daily lesson plans and classroom activities
• Support the Lead Teacher in maintaining a structured and engaging learning environment
• Interact with children to encourage learning, social development, and positive behavior
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment
• Assist with transitions, arrival, departure, and daily routines
• Support classroom documentation and observations as directed by the Lead Teacher
• Communicate professionally with families during daily interactions and provide basic updates when needed
• Encourage independence, self-help skills, and appropriate classroom behavior
• Follow all center policies, procedures, and state licensing requirements
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities

Requirements

• Infant and Child CPR and First Aid certification required or must be obtained within required timeframe
• Must successfully complete and maintain TDHS-required background checks, including fingerprinting and reference verification
• Must pass a pre-employment health screening as required under Tennessee Child Care Licensing Regulations
• Ability to work full time in an active early childhood classroom environment
• Strong verbal communication skills and basic written communication ability
• Ability to follow direction and work effectively as part of a classroom team
• Ability to engage in active supervision including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and sitting on the floor with children
• Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds as needed
• Ability to see and hear clearly, including close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to respond to child cues and environmental sounds
• Must be able to communicate effectively with children and adults in a busy classroom setting
• Must be able to actively participate in classroom routines and movement throughout the day
• Must be willing to work toward early childhood certification if not already obtained

Nice To Haves

• Child Development Associate (CDA), Technical Certificate (TCC), or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field may also be considered
• Relevant childcare experience may be accepted in place of formal education

Benefits

Benefits

• Vision Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Professional Development
• Flexible Schedule
• Prepaid Legal Services (available after 90 days)
• Paid Vacation (eligibility after one year)
• Paid vacation available after one year of employment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and growth
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization