Top 29 Child development Jobs in Hickman, Tn

DCS PROGRAM SPECIALIST - INDEPENDENT LIVING TEAM - UPPER MIDSTATE REGION - 08182026-80200
Children's Services —Carthage, TN
- $4,057 - $5,078 a month
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- English
- Mid-level
1d
Children's Center Aide
Cookeville Regional Medical Center —Cookeville, TN
- $15.00 - $17.72 an hour
- PRN
- Hospital
- High school diploma or GED
- Children
SACC Caregiver (Part-time)
Lebanon Special School District (TN) —Lebanon, TN
- Part-time
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Children
Kids Club Caregiver - Watertown Elementary (Part time)
Wilson County School District —Watertown, TN
- $14.87 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Caregiving
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule
- Retirement plan
JFFC Child Care Part Time
City of Lebanon, TN —Lebanon, TN
- $16.13 an hour
- Part-time
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Family Support Specialist (Dekalb County)
Centerstone of Tennessee, Inc. —Smithville, TN
- $15.75 - $22.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Driving
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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5d
Kids Club Caregiver - Southside
Wilson County School District —Lebanon, TN
- $14.87 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Caregiving
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule
- Retirement plan
Kids Club Caregiver - Lakeview Elementary (Part time)
Wilson County School District —Lebanon, TN
- $15.02 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Caregiving
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule
- Retirement plan
Family Support Specialist (Putnam County)
Centerstone of Tennessee, Inc. —Cookeville, TN
- $15.75 - $22.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Driving
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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Head Start Teacher
Mid-Cumberland Community Agency —Woodbury, TN
- $22.88 - $25.36 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Kids Club Caregiver - Rutland Elementary
Wilson County School District —Lebanon, TN
- $14.87 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with children
- Flexible schedule
- Retirement plan
Kids Club Caregiver - Gladeville Elementary (Part time)
Wilson County School District —Lebanon, TN
- $15.02 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Caregiving
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule
- Retirement plan
Substitute
Mid-Cumberland Community Agency —Lebanon, TN
- $16.38 - $16.54 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Preschool
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Day Camp Assistant
City of Cookeville —Cookeville, TN
- From $13.25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Quick Apply
Teacher- Learning Zone Lebanon
Learning Zone Lebanon —Lebanon, TN
- $16 - $24 an hour
- No weekends
- School experience
- Classroom
- Children
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
7d
Family Support Specialist - Bilingual, Spanish
Centerstone of Tennessee, Inc. —Cookeville, TN
- $15.75 - $22.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- English
- Driver's License
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
Quick Apply
Kids Club Caregiver - Mt Juliet Elementary (Part time)
Wilson County School District —Lebanon, TN
- $15.02 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Childcare
- Caregiving
- Flexible schedule
- Retirement plan
TLC Childcare Staff - Mt Juliet Annex (Full-time)
Wilson County School District —Lebanon, TN
- From $14.47 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Elementary school
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
Floater Teacher
Jacob's Ladder Preschool —Cookeville, TN
- $12.00 - $13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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4d
Preschool Teacher
Cedars Preparatory Academy —Lebanon, TN
- $10 - $12 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Childcare
- High school diploma or GED
Quick Apply
13d

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DCS PROGRAM SPECIALIST - INDEPENDENT LIVING TEAM - UPPER MIDSTATE REGION - 08182026-80200

Children's Services -
Carthage, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$4,057 - $5,078 a month
1 day ago

Qualifications

Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Driving
Child & family services

Full Job Description

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time

08/18/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time

08/24/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$4,057.00 - $5,078.00

Salary (Annually)

$48,684.00 - $60,936.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Nashville, TN

Gallatin, TN

Lebanon, TN

Carthage, TN

Lafayette, TN

Department

Children's Services

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, DAVIDSON COUNTY, JACKSON COUNTY, MACON COUNTY, SMITH COUNTY, SUMMER COUNTY, TROUSDALE COUNTY, WILSON COUNTY

This is a DCS Program Specialist position for the Independent Living Team in the Statewide Specialized Support Services division. This position is currently located in Davidson County but can potentially sit in any one of the counties listed.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to three years of professional work in one or a combination of the following: counseling or case management services; program evaluation of counseling or case management services, two years of which must involve providing these services to children and/or juveniles.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate course work credit received from an accredited college or university in social work, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, human services, and/or child development may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of one year, there being no substitution for the required two years of children's services work (e.g. 36 graduate quarter hours in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required experience).

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application;
Be a citizen of the United States;
Possess a valid driver's license prior to and during employment;
Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
Have no conviction for a felony;
Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointment authority;
Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check.
Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs.

Overview

This classification is primarily responsible for evaluating Children's Services program delivery and providing consultative support to ensure that field and central office operations meet policy standards and quality expectations. Through technical guidance and interpretation of policies, the role strengthens frontline service quality, supporting the agency's mission to protect children and improve family outcomes across the state. This is the first level in the DCS Program Series.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to support unified service efforts, ensure smooth operations, and foster open lines of communication.
Interprets complex policies, laws, and procedures for stakeholders and delivers targeted training to promote compliance, drive improvements, and support informed decision-making.
Maintains accurate records, manages correspondence, enters timekeeping data, and supports permanency planning by contributing to documentation that informs case strategies and outcomes.
Tracks customer and program compliance using performance data, third-party input, and system reports to ensure adherence to legal and procedural requirements.
Collects, analyzes, and evaluates data and documentation from a variety of sources to assess service eligibility, address client needs, and support effective case planning.
Regularly reviews casework, outcome data, and service reports to assess program performance, identify trends, and ensure quality services are delivered that align with agency standards.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

Being Resilient
Drives Vision and Purpose
Customer Focus
Communicates Effectively
Plans and Aligns

Knowledge:

Customer and Personal Service
Law and Government
English Language
Public Safety and Security

Skills:

Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Quality Control Analysis
Monitoring
Time Management

Abilities:

Auditory Attention
Speech Clarity
Written Comprehension
Speech Recognition

Tools & Equipment

Personal Computer
Telephone
Fax Machine
Printer
Passenger Vehicle

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

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child development jobs in hickman, tn

DCS PROGRAM SPECIALIST - INDEPENDENT LIVING TEAM - UPPER MIDSTATE REGION - 08182026-80200

Children's Center Aide

SACC Caregiver (Part-time)

Kids Club Caregiver - Watertown Elementary (Part time)

JFFC Child Care Part Time

Family Support Specialist (Dekalb County)

Kids Club Caregiver - Southside

Kids Club Caregiver - Lakeview Elementary (Part time)

Family Support Specialist (Putnam County)

Head Start Teacher

Kids Club Caregiver - Rutland Elementary

Kids Club Caregiver - Gladeville Elementary (Part time)

Substitute

Day Camp Assistant

Teacher- Learning Zone Lebanon

Family Support Specialist - Bilingual, Spanish

Kids Club Caregiver - Mt Juliet Elementary (Part time)

TLC Childcare Staff - Mt Juliet Annex (Full-time)

Floater Teacher

Preschool Teacher

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