Want to join an organization that has been in Chattanooga for 150 years?! Want to touch the lives of young children and their families? Then Chambliss Center for Children is the place for you! Join our team of educators with a passion for impacting young people in our community. We have Teacher and Teacher Assistant openings at our main campus in Brainerd to work with school-aged children (up to age 12) after school and while school is out. This position works in a classroom setting under the direction of the Executive and Associate Director. Part-time and Full-time positions are available.

Schedule: 2pm-6:30pm while Hamilton County Schools are in session; Full time hours while school is out on holiday/break/summer. Position can be full time year round with float coverage during the school day in our younger classrooms.

Pay: Starts at $11/hour with high school diploma/GED and no experience; goes up with education and experience working with young children.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to pass a fingerprint background check
• Prior experience working with children required
• Background in Early Childhood Education is preferred
• Must be reliable, have good communication skills, be creative and adaptable.

Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

• Stays with and supervises all activities of the assigned group of children when on duty, including the supervision of children inside and outside the building, during special events, and during all other activities.
• Plans, directs, and participates in all areas of activities in the classroom directed toward the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children in their care.
• Maintains an orderly classroom.
• Maintains a positive and cooperative relationship with all staff, parents, and volunteers of the agency.
• Is alert to the medical needs of children in their care and appropriately acts on their observations.

Chambliss Center for Children is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity. All hiring is decided on candidates' qualifications, their merits, experience, and the needs of the business.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $19.45 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• Kindergarten
• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person