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Teacher, (Oak Ridge, TN), Early Learning Center, Emory Valley Center
Assistant Teacher/Floater
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!
Early Learning Center/Little Learning Lab
The Early Learning Center and Little Learning Lab at Emory Valley Center in Oak Ridge, TN, provide a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where young children of all abilities can grow, explore, and thrive. Designed to support early development through hands-on learning, individualized attention, and evidence-based practices, our programs help build a strong foundation for lifelong success. With passionate, highly trained staff and a focus on both education and social-emotional growth, families can feel confident their children are receiving the highest quality care. Whether you're seeking a supportive preschool, early intervention services, or a safe and engaging place for your child to learn and play, Emory Valley Center is the ideal choice—where every child is valued, and every family is welcomed.
The Emory Valley Center
We at the Emory Valley Center are a compassionate, community-rooted nonprofit located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. We have been transforming lives for over 70 years by empowering individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Serving 16 East Tennessee counties, the EVC offers a wide range of person-centered services including supported living, residential habilitation, vocational training, and supported employment. With a mission to promote independence, dignity, and respect, the organization also provides therapies, case management, and in-home support. If you’re seeking a meaningful career where your work directly impacts lives and fosters inclusion, join the dedicated team at Emory Valley Center—where your passion and purpose can truly make a difference every single day.
Responsibilities
As a Teacher at the Early Learning Center, your day-to-day responsibilities would include 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.
Requirements
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.
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 the Teacher role, or learning more about Emory Valley Center/Early Learning 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.
Oak Ridge, TN, USA
$15/hour
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