What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at LBJ & C Head Start?
January 29, 2025
Penny Meadows, Head Start Director, is advertising to fill a position vacancy.
Position: Teacher Assistant
Location: Brookside Head Start
McMinnville, Tennessee
Fringe Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Retirement
Program, Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave.
The salary is: High School/GED $13.53 per hour, 8 hours per day
Associate’s/Bachelor’s: $14.79 per hour, 8 hours per day
Job Qualifications:
Requirements:
· Minimum proof of high school diploma or equivalent.
· CDA certification (Required within two years of hire)
· Willingness to learn Agency Policies & Procedures and follow Head Start requirements.
· Ability to pass physical examination prior to beginning work and every year thereafter.
· Possess a valid Driver’s License.
· Furnish own transportation to travel within designated service area.
· Must complete satisfactory criminal background check prior to hire and as required thereafter.
· Drug testing as required.
· Resume submitted with job application.
Preferred:
· AA degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or related field
· Two years of experience with preschool children.
· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
· Experience working with groups from low-income, community service, or non-profit.
All applications must be on the Corporation’s current employment form. The applicant must also submit three references, which will be checked in accordance with State licensing requirements.
The application must be submitted no later than February 5, 2025 to the L.B.J. & C. Development Corporation, 1150 Chocolate Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee 38501-2206. Applications received by mail must be postmarked no later than February 5, 2025.
For information contact Gale Stone at (931) 528-3361, ext. 228 Application forms are available at the
L.B.J. & C. Central Office, Head Start Centers, really.com, or www.lbjc.org.
PM/gs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.53 - $14.79 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $15
