Preschool Teacher Assistant Position Available In Overton, Tennessee

Preschool Teacher Assistant LBJ & C Head Start 480 Cross Avenue, Livingston, TN 38570 Job Summary June 23, 2025 Penny Meadows, Head Start Director, is advertising to fill a position vacancy.

Position:

Teacher Assistant Location:

Livingston Head Start Livingston, Tennessee Fringe Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Retirement Program, Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave.

The salary is:

High School/GED $13.53 per hour, 8 hours per day

Associate’s/Bachelor’s:

$14.79 per hour, 8 hours per day

Job Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Minimum proof of high school diploma or equivalent.
• CDA certification (Required within two years of hire)
• Willingness to learn Agency Policies & Procedures and follow Head Start requirements.
• Ability to pass physical examination prior to beginning work and every year thereafter.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Furnish own transportation to travel within designated service area.
• Must complete satisfactory criminal background check prior to hire and as required thereafter.
• Drug testing as required.
• Resume submitted with job application.

Preferred:

• AA degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or related field
• Two years of experience with preschool children.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Experience working with groups from low-income, community service, or non-profit.

All applications must be on the Corporation’s current employment form. The applicant must also submit three references, which will be checked in accordance with State licensing requirements. The application must be submitted no later than June 30, 2025 to the

L.B.J. & C.

Development Corporation, 1150 Chocolate Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee 38501-2206. Applications received by mail must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2025. For information contact Gale Stone at (931) 528-3361, ext. 228 Application forms are available at the

L.B.J. & C.

Central Office, Head Start Centers, Indeed.com, or www.lbjc.org.

PM/gs Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$13.53 – $14.79 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person