University of Tennessee·Martin, Tennessee
Assist the Lead Teacher in providing high-quality care and guidance to children. Create meaningful experiences to support children's 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 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.
Requires a high school degree and one year of experience working with children, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates must be physically fit to lift 40 pounds and capable of floor-level activity and extended standing.
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.