Mill Creek Country Day School·Ooltewah, Tennessee
The assistant teacher will support the lead teacher in implementing developmental activities and maintaining a clean, safe classroom environment. They are also responsible for building professional relationships with families and ensuring the emotional, social, and physical growth of the children.
Mill Creek Country Day School is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teachers!
Age group: Twos To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED and the ability to pass all background checks and have previous childcare experience.
Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm Compensation: $15-$16/hr., based on education and experience We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including: Competitive Pay Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance 401k with Match Discounts for Childcare Fun and Positive Place to Work Open Door Policy Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!
Our Hiring Process: Resume screen Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes) On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes) Q&A Classroom observation Offer Main Job Responsibilities: Assist the lead teacher with all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center.
Implement activities that encourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotion, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
Take direction, accept constructive criticism, and feedback, and make improvements and changes as necessary for the betterment of the quality of the program.
Create and maintain an environment that is clean and safe for all children.
Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity.
We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law. #PECEPEDU2
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and have previous childcare experience. The role requires the ability to pass background checks and meet physical demands such as lifting up to 40 lbs.
Market context
Childcare assistant teacher and floater roles in Tennessee are typically in steady demand because centers need dependable coverage for classrooms, breaks, and daily routines. Competition often centers on reliability, prior classroom experience, and meeting state background-check requirements, while benefits like health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off can help offset a modest hourly range. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you time when comparing openings; if you apply, confirm your classroom experience and background-check readiness before submitting.