Apis Services Inc·Memphis, Tennessee
The Teacher Assistant supports the Lead Teacher in creating a safe and engaging learning environment for young children. Key duties include implementing daily activities, documenting developmental progress, and maintaining a sanitary classroom.
The Teacher Assistant supports the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. This role assists with implementing classroom activities, maintaining daily routines, documenting child development, and promoting positive social, emotional, and educational growth. The ideal candidate demonstrates a genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to supporting their developmental needs.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing daily classroom activities that support:
Cognitive development
Speech and language development
Fine and gross motor skills
Self-help and independence skills
Social-emotional growth
Positive behavior management
Support the documentation of children’s progress and skills related to Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary classroom environment.
Assist with classroom setup and preparation for daily activities and lessons.
Clean, organize, and properly store toys, materials, and equipment at the end of each session.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all children and families.
Attend and participate in required trainings, staff meetings, and Professional Development Learning (PDL) meetings.
Follow all program policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
This position works in an early childhood educational setting and requires frequent interaction with young children, families, and staff. Maintaining a safe, supportive, and child-centered environment is essential.
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This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add to, or remove duties and responsibilities as necessary to meet organizational needs.
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$13.00
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8a-2:30p, Friday 8a-12p (Full-time)
Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterments.
Apis Services, INC and affiliate’s provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience working with young children. Knowledge of early childhood developmental milestones and strong interpersonal skills are required.
Market context
In Tennessee, classroom teacher roles are often shaped by steady school staffing needs and the need to support student learning across grade levels. These positions can be competitive because districts look for candidates who meet state-aligned education or testing requirements and can bring classroom experience, basic technology skills, and student support experience. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm which qualification path you meet before applying.