Classified – Pre-K Educational Assistant – Elementary School (TRES) Position Available In Houston, Tennessee

Classified – Pre-K Educational Assistant – Elementary School (TRES) 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 135 School Street, Tennessee Ridge, TN 37178 The full job description can be viewed here.

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Erin, Tennessee (Houston County)

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Building Principal Position Matrix Job Type Classified, Full-time Job Title Pre-K Educational Assistant Location Tennessee Ridge Elementary School Contract Duration 10 months 200 days Compensation Dependent on position and number of years of experience Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent Pass a mandatory background check Preferred Relevant experience in the desired field of work Other Requirements If hired, the applicant must have attained an Associate’s Degree or higher OR have earned 48 college credit hours OR earn a passing score on the Local Educational Assistant Assessment (a study guide will be provided, and the applicant is not charged for the test). Job Description The full job description can be viewed here. Tennessee Ridge Elementary School in Tennessee Ridge, TN, is a close-knit campus of roughly 350 students. TRES is seeking a warm, energetic Pre-K Assistant to partner with our lead Pre-K teacher in nurturing the academic, social, and emotional growth of our youngest learners. In this role, you will help plan and implement developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned activities that spark curiosity and build foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning. You’ll supervise and guide children through classroom tasks, outdoor play, and daily transitions, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment while maintaining organized learning centers and materials. As part of our small, collaborative faculty set amid Tennessee Ridge’s rolling fields and tight-knit community, you will document student progress, communicate regularly with families, and support individualized accommodations alongside support staff (SLP, counselor, social worker, and nurse). Your passion for early childhood education and ability to foster positive, growth-mindset interactions will help every Pre-K student thrive.