Metro Action Commission Head Start Teacher Assistant
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Position Description
This Full-Time, N on-Civil service position in the Head Start program located with the Metropolitan Action Commission includes medical, dental, pension and other insurance benefits.
Work hours:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Extensive Background Checks and random drug tests are performed on applicants for this position with MAC.
- Assist classroom teacher
- Serve as a bus monitor
- Help children develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally
- Plan, document, and implement daily lesson plans and special activities
- Perform tasks associated with the education component and assure confidentiality
- Maintain proper supervision of children at all times indoors and outdoors
- Document and implement integration of component events in the classroom (i.e., handwashing, toileting, tooth brushing, preparing children for health services and community visits)
- Report any children concerns to the (assigned) Parent, Family, Community,and Engagement Advocate
- Report suspected child abuse or neglect to the immediate supervisor
- Insure daily implementation of the family style food service
- Support and assist volunteers serving in the education program
- Assume other task-related duties as requested
High school diploma or GED and willing to be enrolled in a CDA Program. Valid Driver License.
- High School Diploma or General Education Equivalent must be accepted by the State of Tennessee and recognized by a higher education accreditor.
*** Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078.
All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Preferred Experience , Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities- Previous work experience with young children
- CDA or AA degree in Early Childhood Education
For questions contact the Human Resources department at extension 70105.
Please be advised that ALL candidates for ANY position with the Metropolitan Action Commission will be subject to a background check.
The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and the Metropolitan Action Commission are equal opportunity employers.
In compliance with Tennessee law, all applications are subject to public disclosure.
Requests for ADA accommodations should be directed to Rickie McQueen at: , Extension 70103
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