University of Tennessee·Martin, Tennessee
Assist the Lead Teacher in providing high-quality care and guidance to children. Create meaningful experiences to support cognitive, social, physical, and language development in a respectful environment.
The Margaret N.
Perry Children’s Center at the University of Tennessee at Martin is accepting applications for a part-time (70%) 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 need.
In this supportive environment, children become secure and capable as they strive to master their world.
Requires a high school degree and three years of experience, though a bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates must be physically fit to lift 40 pounds and be capable of sitting on the floor and standing for long periods.
Market context
In Tennessee, child care teacher assistant roles are often in steady demand as centers staff classrooms and maintain child-to-staff coverage. This role is competitive because employers may prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree, while also requiring hands-on experience and the physical ability to lift 40 pounds, sit on the floor, and stand for long periods. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight child care experience and classroom support skills.