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Child Care Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant

Open until filled

Location

Martin, TN

University of Tennessee at Martin

Type

Full-time

Salary

$14.25/hour minimum (Market Range 02)

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ year experience working with children

Bachelor's degree preferred

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Strong communication skills

Highly motivated and energetic

Research Areas

Early childhood education

Child development

Ages birth to 5 years

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Child Care Teacher Assistant

Job Description
The Margaret N. Perry Children's Center at the University of Tennessee at Martin is accepting applications for a full-time Child Care Teacher Assistant. This position will assist the Lead Teacher in providing the best quality care and guidance to children in the absence of their parents or guardians. Teaching teams strive to create meaningful experiences for children that extend their cognitive, social, physical, language and socioeconomic development. Teachers provide a respectful learning environment, being sensitive to each child's individual needs. In this supportive environment, children become secure and capable as they strive to master their world.

Responsibilities

Help provide for the personal needs of each child enrolled in the classroom

Actively take part in a teaching team to guarantee daily operations of the classroom provides a safe, secure and nurturing environment

Help implement developmentally appropriate activities for children ages birth to 5 years

Supervise children inside the classroom and outside during playtime

Help guide student workers and volunteers to guarantee that daily schedules and routines are followed.

Assist in parent communication about children's daily routines and progress.

Help provide and maintain a stimulating environment that meets 3-STAR guidelines

Help maintain the classroom and communicate potential problems with the Lead Teacher and/or administrative staff

Help conduct parent-teacher conferences

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

High school degree and one year working with children. Bachelor's degree preferred

Must be physically fit to lift at least 40 pounds

Must be capable of getting up and down from the floor, sitting in the floor, plus standing for extended periods

Possess good interpersonal skills, good written and verbal communication skills

Must be highly motivated and energetic

Application Process: Qualified applicants must apply online
Application Deadline: Applicant review will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate has been selected
Minimum hiring rate $14.25 (Market Range 02) - Salary commensurate with education and experience

Job Identification: 9063
Job Category: Teaching & Learning
Posting Date: 07/21/2026, 07:06 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 120 Pat Head Summitt Dr., Martin, TN, 38238, US

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Child Care Teacher Assistant

University of Tennessee - Martin

554 University St, Martin, TN 38237, USA