What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Assistant position at LBJ & C Head Start?
Job Summary
August 18, 2026
Penny Meadows, Head Start Director, is advertising to fill a position vacancy.
Position: Behavioral Assistant
Location: Central Office
Cookeville, Tennessee
Fringe Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Retirement
Program, Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave.
The salary is: Associate’s: $17. 94 per hour, 8 hours per day
Bachelor’s: $20.04 per hour, 8 hours per day
Job Qualifications:
Requirements:
1. Proof of an associate’s degree, at a minimum, preferably psychology or early childhood
2. education
3. Strong leadership abilities are necessary to manage the disability unit for a large government agency.
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to work with public agencies, Head Start parents, children, staff, and the community.
5. Willingness to learn Agency Policies & Procedures and follow Head Start requirements.
6. Ability to pass physical examination prior to beginning work and every year thereafter.
7. Possess a valid Driver’s License.
8. Furnish own transportation to travel within designated service area.
9. Must complete satisfactory criminal background check prior to hire and as required thereafter.
10. Drug testing as required.
11. Resume submitted with job application.
Preferred:
1. Three years of experience working in Head Start/Child Care Program.
2. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
3. Possess supervisory, management, organizational, training and planning skills.
4. Experience working with challenging behaviors, and/or groups from low-income, community service, or non-profit.
All applications must be on the Corporation’s current employment form. The applicant must also submit three references, which will be checked in accordance with State licensing requirements.
Applications will be accepted for seven days or until position has been filled. Submit to the L.B.J. & C. Development Corporation, 1150 Chocolate Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee 38501-2206.
For information contact Gale Stone at (931) 528-3361, ext. 228 Application forms are available at the
L.B.J. & C. Central Office, Head Start Centers, or www.lbjc.org.
PM/gs
Pay: $17.94 - $20.04 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20