Teaching Assistant FDFY Job at UETHDA, Johnson City, TN

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  • UETHDA
  • Johnson City, TN

Job Description

Position Summary

Bring your passion for kids and learning! As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll help create fun, nurturing classrooms and be part of each child’s growth journey. With plenty of smiles, playtime, and meaningful moments, you’ll make a real difference. If you’re ready to inspire little minds, we’d love to have you on our team!

Our Culture

Since 1964, UETHDA has been all about Helping People. Changing Lives. We're passionate about making a difference in our community through education, support, and collaboration. If you believe in empowering others and fostering growth, you’ll feel right at home here!

Essential Functions :

  • Support children's social and emotional development using positive guidance.
  • Help organize and maintain a safe, healthy classroom and teach bus safety.
  • Observe, assess, and assist in planning activities to meet each child’s needs.
  • Conduct home visits, attend parent meetings, and communicate with families.
  • Collaborate with staff to support families and access resources.
  • Prepare records, submit reports, and attend meetings and training.
  • Follow agency policies and complete tasks assigned by supervisors.
  • Assist children on and off the bus as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Breaks and Holidays :

  • 17 paid Break Days
  • 14 paid Holidays

Healthcare/Personal Benefits :

  • 1 Day of Healthcare/Personal accrued per month worked

Additional Benefits:

  • Healthcare through the State of Tennessee . UETHDA pays 100% of the monthly premium for the Employee Only (estimated cost paid by UETHDA for the employee is $600 per month ($7,200 annually). Additional insurance coverage is available but cost difference will be paid by the employee.
  • Dental, Vision, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance options are offered  at 100% cost to the employee .
  • Retirement Plan--Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS). Eligible employees are required to contribute 5% of yearly wages (pre-tax basis to the defined TCRS plan). UETHDA contributes an amortized amount as determined by TCRS. Employees are vested upon 5 years of eligible service.
  • Additional 401(K) and 457 Savings Plan also available without employer match.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position and is paid hourly. Typically, this position will work approximately 40 hours per week and works 12 months per year with no summer lay-off period. Working shifts may range from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Obtain a Child Development Associate credential (CDA) within 2 years of employment (paid for by UETHDA)
  • One year’s experience working with preschool children.
  • Basic Use of Microsoft Office Programs.
  • Must possess the physical ability to get down on the floor with the children and lift children weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Must have a valid drivers' license.
  • Must meet all requirements outlined in the State of Tennessee DHS “Standards for Day Care Centers Serving Preschool Children.”

EOE Statement

UETHDA hires high quality staff from a variety of fields and education levels who have a passion for changing the lives of others. UETHDA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Salary based 100% on Education/Degree.

$13.00 (High School Education) up to $14.75 (BS in Early Childhood Education/Development)

Teaching Assistants may qualify for supplemental TN DHS childcare WAGE$ based on education and service requirements.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Shift work,

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