Teacher Assistant - Early Head Start

Make a Difference Every Day in the Life of a Young Child

Do you enjoy working with infants and toddlers and helping them learn and grow? Chambliss Center for Children is seeking a caring and dependable Teacher Assistant to support our Early Head Start classrooms serving children ages 8 weeks to 3 years.

This part-time position is perfect for someone with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential who wants a consistent weekday schedule while making a lasting impact during a child's most important developmental years.

Schedule

Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

Pay

Starting at $13.00 per hour (with CDA credential)

Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• Optional dental and vision insurance
• Discounted childcare
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Meaningful work that impacts children and families every day

What You'll Do

• Support teachers during lunch coverage and classroom transitions
• Assist in infant, toddler, and twos classrooms as needed
• Help maintain safe classroom ratios and daily routines
• Engage children in age-appropriate learning and play activities
• Support children's social, emotional, and developmental growth
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and nurturing environment
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Assist with daily care routines, including feeding, diapering, and classroom activities

What We're Looking For

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Experience working with infants and/or toddlers in a licensed childcare or classroom setting
• Dependable, flexible, and willing to assist where needed
• Caring, patient, and team-oriented approach
• Ability to pass a fingerprint-based background check

Why Chambliss?

For more than 150 years, Chambliss Center for Children has served children and families throughout the Chattanooga area. We provide high-quality early childhood education and support services that help children thrive while giving families the resources they need to succeed.

When you join Chambliss, you're joining a mission-driven organization that believes every child deserves a strong start.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.