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LBJ & C Head Start
Preschool Teacher
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$32,561 / year median in Tennessee
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview August 18, 2026 Penny Meadows, Head Start Director, is advertising to a position vacancy.
Position:
Teacher Location:
Gainesboro Head Start Gainesboro, Tennessee Fringe Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Retirement Program, Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave. Opportunity to earn up to an additional $7,800 annually thru the Wages program The salary is:Associate's:
$17.94 per hour, 8 hours per dayBachelor's:
$20.04 per hour, 8 hours per dayQualifications:
Requirements:
- Proof of Associates/Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or related field
- 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:
- Two years of experience with preschool children.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Possess supervisory, management, organizational, training and planning skills, as well as have an understanding of Head Start philosophy and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Experience working with groups from low-income, community service, or non-profit.