Future Leaders of Excellence Academy
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Goodlettsville, TN
Full Time
Mixed / All Ages
Center-based
CDA Preferred
Salary
$14.85 – $15.50/Hr
Job Type
Full Time
Role
Assistant Teacher
Setting
Center-based
Credential
CDA Preferred
About This Role
Future Leaders of Excellence is looking for a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Preschool Teacher Assistant to join our classroom team. This position works closely with the Lead Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where young children can learn, grow, and build confidence.
The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, is a strong team player, follows direction well, and is committed to providing quality early childhood care and education.
What You'll Do
- Support the Lead Teacher with daily lessons, activities, and classroom routines.
- Provide attentive supervision and positive guidance to children throughout the day.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment.
- Encourage children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Assist with meals, transitions, arrival, dismissal, play, and daily care routines.
- Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and safety.
- Support classroom observations, documentation, and other assigned tasks.
- Communicate professionally with children, families, teachers, and administration.
- Follow FLOE policies, procedures, and applicable Tennessee child care licensing requirements.
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience working with young children preferred.
- CDA, TCC, Associate degree, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
- Relevant child care experience may be considered in place of formal education when permitted by licensing requirements.
- CPR and First Aid certification required or must be obtained within the required timeframe.
- Must successfully complete required background checks, fingerprinting, reference verification, and health screening.
- Strong communication, teamwork, reliability, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to actively participate in a preschool classroom, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and sitting on the floor.
- Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds when necessary.
Nice to Have
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- CDA, TCC, Associate degree, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
- Relevant child care experience may be considered in place of formal education, where permitted by licensing requirements.
- CPR and First Aid certification required or must be obtained within the required timeframe.
- Successful completion of required background checks, fingerprinting, reference verification, and health screening.
- Strong communication, teamwork, dependability, and willingness to learn.
- Must be able to actively participate in classroom activities, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and sitting on the floor.
- Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds when necessary.
Benefits
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Leave
- Professional Development
- Flexible Schedule
- Prepaid Legal Services after 90 days
- Paid Vacation after one year of employment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for career advancement within the organization
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
A CDA is preferred for this role.
What does this position pay?
This Preschool Teacher Assistant role pays $14.85 to $15.50/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Future Leaders of Excellence Academy located?
Future Leaders of Excellence Academy is located at 708 Dickerson Pike, Goodlettsville, TN
$14.85 – $15.50/Hr
Future Leaders of Excellence Academy · Goodlettsville, TN
Job type
Full Time
Role
Assistant Teacher
Age group
Mixed / All Ages
Posted
27 days ago
Reference #
182,732