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ASSISTANT TEACHER

First Steps, Inc.
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/20/2025 CLOSED ON 12/19/2025

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Assistant Teacher POSITION DETAILS

Mission

The mission of First Steps, Inc. is to educate and care for children with special needs and medical conditions alongside their typically developing peers in inclusive environments and support their families.

DETAILS

First Steps, Inc. is one of the leading early intervention agencies in the State of Tennessee. We are a team of passionate, talented, and committed educators and therapists joining forces to supply children of all abilities, and their families, with the best support possible.

“I really enjoy seeing the children become advocates for their friends with different abilities and needs.”First Steps Educator

As an Assistant Teacher at First Steps, you will help provide developmentally appropriate learning opportunities for children with and without developmental delays and disabilities in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

– Assist Lead Teachers with developmental assessments and up-to-date documentation.

– Gain a thorough understanding of each child’s individual challenges.

– Help making appropriate adaptions for children with special needs.

– Work with Lead Teacher to ensure classroom designs and operations meet TN State licensing standards, the 3-Star Rating Program and Tennessee’s Early Learning Standards.

Minimum Qualifications

– 18 years or older

– High School Diploma or Equivalent

– Experience working with young children

“I love working at First Steps! The environment is so happy, uplifting and encouraging for everyone.” -First Steps Physical Therapist

We Offer

– $500 Sign On Bonus (after 90 days)

– Excellent benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k

– Very generous paid time off

– Regular training, development, and mentoring

– Predictable hours and work/life balance

  • First Steps Child Development Center is open from 7:30am-5:30pm. Teachers are generally scheduled for 8 hour work days with a 1 hour lunch break.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 – $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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