Assistant/Substitute Teacher, (Oak Ridge, TN), Early Learning Center

Assistant Teacher

• Pay: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour (based on shift and experience)
• Hours: Full-time & Part Time Available
• Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement Plan, and more!

The Early Learning Center:

The Early Learning Center (ELC) in Oak Ridge, TN, is our inclusive, NAEYC-accredited preschool that provides high-quality early childhood education for children ages six weeks to five years. As part of what we do Emory Valley Center, this program supports children of all abilities through a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters growth in cognitive, social-emotional, language, and motor skills. The center emphasizes family involvement and offers a welcoming, multilingual environment with flexible care options, including sliding scale tuition, scholarships, and sibling discounts.

What is the Emory Valley Center:

We at the Emory Valley Center are a nonprofit organization with a proud legacy of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) since 1955 across the Oak Ridge, and surrounding East Tennessee area. We support children, adults, and families through a wide range of services (including our: Early intervention program, Early Learning Center, Therapy Support, Employment assistance program, and supported living program). We are continuously pushing the limits of how much assistance we can provide to the area and if you

Responsibilities:

As an Assistant Teacher at the Early Learning Center, your day-to-day responsibilities would include supporting lead teachers in planning and implementing classroom activities, supervising children to ensure safety, assisting with personal care needs like diapering, feeding, and toileting, maintaining a clean and engaging learning environment, encouraging positive behaviors, and documenting each child’s daily experiences and developmental progress. You’ll play an essential role in creating a nurturing, inclusive space where every child is supported and celebrated.

• Classroom Engagement: Assist lead teachers in planning and implementing daily activities.
• Child Supervision: Ensure the safety and well-being of all children through active monitoring.
• Personal Care Support: Help with diapering, toileting, feeding, and other care routines.
• Environment Maintenance: Keep the classroom clean, organized, and inviting.
• Behavior Guidance: Foster positive behavior using consistent routines and positive reinforcement.
• Record-Keeping: Document children’s daily activities and developmental progress.

• 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 Assistant Teacher role or learning more about Emory Valley Center, please apply via the provided links or contact Connor Mitchell at [email protected]

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.