- Salary
- $16 – $17
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN
- Department
- Education
- Seniority
- Entry
- Experience
- 18+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- ApplicantStack
Description
Do you love working with young children? Want a job where you can make a real difference every day? Chambliss Center For Children is looking for several full-time early childhood educators to join our team. We have multiple locations in the Chattanooga area, all providing affordable, quality education for young children up through age 5.
What You Get:
- Pay That Grows With You: Start at $11/hour if you only have a high school education and little experience; from $13/hour with a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate. If you have more education or experience, you can earn up to $16-17/hour.
- Benefits: Paid vacation and sick leave; free 24/7 telehealth program; Health Reimbursement Account contributions; retirement account with matching; and more!
- Training & Growth: We’ll help you learn new skills and grow in your career.
- Supportive Team: Work with friendly people who care about kids and each other.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children throughout the day.
- Plan and lead age‑appropriate activities that support social, emotional, physical, and early learning development.
- Maintain active supervision and follow all safety, licensing, and supervision requirements.
- Establish consistent daily routines with smooth transitions that support young children’s needs.
- Use positive guidance strategies to support behavior, independence, and social skills.
- Keep the classroom clean, organized, and welcoming, following daily cleaning and sanitizing routines.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with families, teaching team members, and center leadership.
What You Need:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Experience working with children in a classroom setting strongly preferred
- Patience, adaptability, and compassion for working with young children
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and sit on the floor to engage with children
- Ability of lift and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally
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.