Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

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Posting Number: S14742P

Working Title:

Assistant Teacher

Department: FACS-Child & Family Devel Ctr

Posting Type:
External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type:

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits

Full/Part time:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, Open 7:30am – 5:30pm

Advertised Salary: $34,500

Posting Date: 02/26/2026

Open until filled:
Yes

Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date 03/15/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Classification

Title:

Assistant Teacher I

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

None specified.

The assistant teacher works with the other members of the teaching team to create a positive, productive, professional environment for the children within their classroom. The responsibilities are determined by the job description and needs of the classroom, as identified by the lead teacher and/or administrators.

• Professionalism
• Working knowledge of young children’s development and developmentally appropriate practice
• Ongoing desire and pursuit of additional educational training.

Participate in all activities with children ages birth through five which includes squatting, lifting, sitting on the floor, and standing.

• Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
• Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
• Does this position require a P-Card? No
• Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes
• Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

• Assist the lead teacher in the classroom throughout all daily activities and interactions with children (70%).
• Implementation of planned activities, maintaining a safe environment, and supervision (10%).
• Daily assistance in food service to children and supervision during meal times (10%).
• Daily assistance with diapering and/or toilet training while maintaining adequate supervision during bathroom times (10%).

Recruitment Contact Name:
Amy Kay Powell

Recruitment Contact Email: akay

Recruitment Contact Phone:

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