Childcare Assistant- Early Learning Center-UTK
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Childcare Assistant- Early Learning Center-UTK
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
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
- List of 3 Professional References
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.
About Us
Job Info
- Job Identification 5328
- Job Category Teaching & Learning
- Posting Date 09/30/2025, 05:46 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 1206 White Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (On-site)
EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.
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