Part-Time Teacher Assistant - Early Head Start

Chambliss Center for Children • Chattanooga, TN

1d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Make a meaningful difference in a child’s earliest years—just a few hours a day. Do you love working with young children and have experience in early childhood education? Chambliss Center for Children is looking for a part-time Teacher Assistant to support our Early Head Start classrooms (ages 8 weeks–3 years). This role is ideal for someone with a CDA or early childhood background who wants a consistent, part-time schedule while still making a big impact. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Pay: Starts at $15/hour with a CDA Benefits: Paid sick leave, optional dental/vision insurance, discounted childcare What You’ll Do Support lead teachers during lunch coverage and throughout the day as needed Step into classrooms (infants, 1s, and 2s) to maintain smooth routines and ratios Engage children in nurturing, age-appropriate play and learning activities Help create a safe, clean, and responsive classroom environment Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members Assist with daily care routines and respond to children’s needs with patience and care What You Bring Child Development Associate (CDA) required (or higher degree in early childhood or related field) Experience working with infants and/or toddlers in a classroom setting A dependable, flexible approach—you’re comfortable jumping in where needed A warm, patient, and team-oriented attitude Ability to pass a fingerprint background check What You’ll Get Competitive pay based on education and experience A consistent, family-friendly part-time schedule Meaningful work supporting children during their most important developmental years A supportive team environment rooted in compassion and care About Us Chambliss Center for Children has been serving children and families in Chattanooga for over 150 years. We provide high-quality early childhood education and supportive services that help children thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Requirements

• Child Development Associate (CDA) required (or higher degree in early childhood or related field)
• Experience working with infants and/or toddlers in a classroom setting
• A dependable, flexible approach—you’re comfortable jumping in where needed
• A warm, patient, and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to pass a fingerprint background check

Responsibilities

• Support lead teachers during lunch coverage and throughout the day as needed
• Step into classrooms (infants, 1s, and 2s) to maintain smooth routines and ratios
• Engage children in nurturing, age-appropriate play and learning activities
• Help create a safe, clean, and responsive classroom environment
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members
• Assist with daily care routines and respond to children’s needs with patience and care

Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• Optional dental/vision insurance
• Discounted childcare
• Competitive pay based on education and experience
• A consistent, family-friendly part-time schedule
• Meaningful work supporting children during their most important developmental years
• A supportive team environment rooted in compassion and care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees