Mid-Cumberland Community Agency·Gallatin, Tennessee
Lead or support classroom instruction and daily activities for infants and toddlers while conducting child assessments. Foster strong partnerships with families through communication, home visits, and connecting them to community resources.
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will act as a stepping stone to create stronger communities where families with low incomes have opportunities to connect, grow, and maintain dignity.
This dual-position posting is designed to create a flexible entry point for individuals interested in working with infants and toddlers in our Early Head Start program. Depending on your current qualifications, applicants will be considered for either:
Early Head Start Teacher – for candidates who meet the educational requirements for a lead teaching role, or
Multi-Site Teacher Assistant (Pathway Role) – for candidates who do not yet meet the qualifications but are eager to grow into the EHS Teacher role. Candidates hired as Multi-Site Teacher Assistants will receive support to earn their CDA credential and may transition into the Teacher role upon completion.
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance ✅ 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance ✅ 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance ✅ Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available ✅ 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required ✅ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays ✅ Professional Development Opportunities ✅ Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families
Duties: and Responsibilities:
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
At minimum, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent coursework focused on infant/toddler development is required.
Experience in a preschool or infant/toddler classroom preferred.
High School Diploma or GED required.
CDA credential or Associate’s degree preferred. (Must obtain CDA in Infant/Toddler within 6 months of hire)
Previous experience with children ages 0–5 preferred.
Willingness to travel to different classroom locations based on agency need.
This position provides a career pathway into the Early Head Start Teacher role. Candidates hired as Multi-Site Teacher Assistants will be supported in earning their CDA and may be promoted once all qualifications are met.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED for assistants, while teachers prefer a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. A CDA credential is required or must be obtained within six months of hire.
Market context
In Tennessee, Early Head Start Teacher and Multi-Site TA roles are typically driven by ongoing demand for qualified early childhood staff in programs serving infants and toddlers. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a CDA, and teachers may prefer a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, while assistants need a high school diploma or GED and may need to earn the CDA soon after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm whether you can meet the credential timeline before applying.
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