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Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Head Start Teacher Assistant

SALARY

$24,524.01 Annually

LOCATION

Nashville, TN

JOB TYPE

Full-Time Non Civil Service

JOB NUMBER

MAC-1145

DEPARTMENT

Metro Action Commission

OPENING DATE

10/31/2011

SALARY

$24,524.01 Annually

LOCATION

Nashville, TN

JOB TYPE

Full-Time Non Civil Service

JOB NUMBER

MAC-1145

DEPARTMENT

Metro Action Commission

OPENING DATE

10/31/2011

Position Description

This full-time, non-civil service position in the Head Start program located with the Metropolitan Action Commission includes medical, dental, pension and other insurance benefits.  Work hours are 7:00 AM through 3:00 PM. 

 
See instructions below on How To Apply.

Typical Duties

  • Assist classroom teacher
  • Assist with integrating the educational aspects of Head Start
  • Member of the classroom staff
  • Provide children with a learning environment
  • Provide children with varied experiences
  • Help children to develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally
  • Serves as a bus monitor

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a High school diploma or GED.
Valid Tennessee Driver License.
CDA OR AA degree in Early Childhood Education Preferred, But Not Required.
 
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note:  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
  • Ability to work with children
  • Teamwork experience
HOW TO APPLY
Applications can be downloaded from the MAC website at:
http://www.nashville.gov/Metro-Action-Commission.aspx 

Applicants may fax application and/or resume to (615) 862-8881
Or
Mail to the
Metropolitan Action Commission
 800 2nd Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37201
Or
Apply in person Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.
 
For questions contact the Human Resources department at (615) 862-8860 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:
(615) 862-8860,  Extension 70103

Employer
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Phone
(615) 862-6640
Website
http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx
Address
Human Resources Department
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1000
Nashville, Tennessee, 37219
Employer
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Phone
(615) 862-6640
Website
http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx
Address
Human Resources Department
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1000
Nashville, Tennessee, 37219