Part Time - Assistant Teacher/Floater (Oak Ridge, TN)

Assistant Teacher/Floater

• Pay: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour (depending on shift and experience)
• Benefits: Vision, Dental, Medical, Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement Plan, and more!

The Early Learning Center

The Early Learning Center (EVELC) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is a licensed, NAEYC-accredited preschool offering inclusive, high-quality education for children ages six weeks to five years. As part of the Emory Valley Center, EVELC supports children of all abilities through a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that nurtures cognitive, social-emotional, language, and motor skills. The center fosters a responsive, family-centered environment with trained educators and actively encourages parental involvement. With a capacity of 98 children, EVELC is wheelchair accessible and offers services in English, Spanish, and Chinese. The center provides flexible care options, including subsidized programs, sliding scale fees, sibling discounts, and scholarships.

The Emory Valley Center

We are a nonprofit organization located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, that has been serving individuals with developmental disabilities since 1955. It supports children, adults, and families across 16 East Tennessee counties, offering a wide range of services including supported living, day programs, employment assistance, early intervention, family support, and therapies such as speech, occupational, and behavioral health. The center also operates the Emory Valley Early Learning Center, an inclusive preschool licensed by the Department of Human Services. In 2016, Emory Valley Center opened a new facility to expand its services and continue its mission of promoting independence, dignity, and community inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

Assistant Teacher Responsibilities

• Classroom Support: Assist lead teachers with daily activities and lesson implementation.
• Supervision: Monitor children's behavior and interactions to ensure safety.
• Personal Care: Assist with toileting, diapering, feeding, and other personal care needs.
• Classroom Maintenance: Help maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.
• Behavioral Guidance: Support positive behavior through consistent routines and reinforcement.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of children's progress and daily activities.

Requirements

• High School/GED
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Strong Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Patience & Compassion
• Team Collaboration

Benefits

• 403b retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement plan
• Referral Program

If you're interested in applying for a Part Time Assistant Teacher/Floater role or learning more about Emory Valley Center, please apply via the provided links or contact Connor Mitchell at connor.mitchell@evcmail.org

Emory Valley is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Center to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.