Childcare Assistant I - Early Learning Center - UTK

The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate the mission of the Early Learning Center (ELC)- to foster scientific understanding of young children’s development. The ELC accomplishes this mission through (a) interdisciplinary research, (b) academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students, (c) early education programs for young children, and (d) outreach, advocacy, and public policy. The Program Support Specialist primarily exists to support classrooms and the food program in the absence of a regular staff member. This position may support various projects around the ELC. This position requires excellent flexibility and reliability. More information about the ELC is available at elc.utk.edu.

• Supports classrooms in the absence of a regular staff member. Implements the daily schedule, works effectively with other teachers and students in the classroom, responds to children’s needs, communicates to parents, gives direction to pre-service students, etc. 

• Supports the food program in the absence of a regular staff member. Follows guidelines for the safe preparation and distribution of food, etc. 

• Supports the program with cleaning, organizing, restocking, and classroom-based assistance duties as requested by program administrators.

• Supports other projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma

• Experience: Experience caring for young children required.

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  Skills in communication, organization and care of the physical environment, routine care tasks of young children, guidance techniques with young children, interpersonal skills, management, and professionalism required.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Work Location 

Location: 

• University of Tennessee Campus, Knoxville, TN

• Onsite

Compensation and Benefits 

UT market range: MR03

Anticipated hiring range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Application Instructions 

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted. The review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.

• Resume

• Cover Letter

About The College/Department/Division 

ELC is a Center within the Theory and Practice in Teacher Education Department and the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. As an education department at a land-grant institution, the mission is to benefit local, regional, national, and global communities by preparing teachers, educators, and education researchers, and through community engagement in educational outreach.

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