Top 40 Head start teacher Jobs in Tennessee

Head Start Floating Teacher
UETHDA - Head Start —Kingsport, TN
- $17.75 - $20.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Bachelor of Science
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Head Start Teacher
UETHDA - Head Start —Kingsport, TN
- $17.75 - $20.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Bachelor of Science
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
6d
Head Start Teacher (FT) - Grace Early Learning Center
YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South —Cordova, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Preschool
11d
EHS Teacher (PLUM)
Porter-Leath —Memphis, TN
- $16.00 - $26.49 an hour
- Classroom
- Serving
- CPR Certification
4d
Head Start Teacher
Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority Head Start/Early Head Start —White Pine, TN
- $17.75 - $22.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Maintenance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Head Start Teacher
Mid-Cumberland Community Agency —Hartsville, TN
- $22.88 - $25.36 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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3d
EHS Teacher
Porter-Leath —Memphis, TN
- Classroom
- Serving
- CPR Certification
Teacher I, Head Start
Save the Children - Head Start —Ripley, TN
- $19.35 an hour
- Email
- Background check
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
7d
Head Start Lead Teacher
SOUTHERN AVENUE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELL —Memphis, TN
- $19.35 - $23.56 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
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2d
Head Start Teacher Asst
MID CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY —Murfreesboro, TN
- $17.09 - $17.64 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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3d
Child Development Teacher (Infants & Toddlers - Pre-K)
St. Luke's Community House —Nashville, TN
- $17.00 - $21.64 an hour
- Email
- Background check
- Classroom
- Childcare
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Early Head Start Teacher Floater
Family Resource Agency —Cleveland, TN
- $14.93 - $16.99 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Classroom
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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4d
Head Start Preschool Teacher (Powell Valley Head Start Center)
Clinch-Powell Educational Cooperative —Speedwell, TN
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Preschool
- In-person
- Associate's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Early Head Start Teacher or Multi-Site TA
Mid-Cumberland Community Agency —Gallatin, TN
- $17.64 - $20.12 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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3d
Head Start Teacher Assistant
Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority Head Start/Early Head Start —Newport, TN
- $15.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
9d
Head Start Teacher Asst
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency —Dickson, TN
- $17.09 - $17.64 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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3d
Head Start Preschool Teacher Assistant (Valley View)
Clinch-Powell Educational Cooperative —LaFollette, TN
- $12 - $14 an hour
- Full-time
- Preschool
- In-person
- Associate's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Head Start Teacher At Creative Home Academy And Preschool At Dunn Avenue
Creative Home Academy and Preschool, LLC —Memphis, TN
- From $14 an hour
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
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Teacher
Southwest Human Resource Agency —Savannah, TN
- From $16.91 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Associate Teacher (26/27)
Emerald Charter Schools —Knoxville, TN
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
Quick Apply

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Head Start Floating Teacher

UETHDA - Head Start -
Kingsport, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$17.75 - $20.50 an hour

Benefits

Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Driver's License
Associate's degree

Full Job Description

Head Start Floating Teacher

Position Summary

Ready to spark curiosity and change lives? As a Head Start Floating Teacher, you’ll play a vital role in supporting high-quality early childhood education across multiple classrooms and centers. You'll be an integral member of the teaching team, providing instructional support, maintaining continuity of care and learning, and helping ensure classrooms operate smoothly when additional coverage or assistance is needed.

Head Start goes beyond traditional preschool by combining early learning with health, nutrition, and family engagement services. In this role, you’ll work alongside teachers and staff to create nurturing, engaging environments where children ages 3–5 can thrive. Your flexibility and collaboration will help support each child’s emotional, physical, cognitive, and social development while ensuring consistent, high-quality experiences throughout the program.

If you’re passionate about early childhood education, enjoy variety in your workday, and want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families, apply today and join a team that’s changing lives every day!

Essential Functions

Foster social and emotional development using positive guidance techniques
Create and deliver age-appropriate daily lesson plans and schedules
Maintain a safe, healthy classroom following Active Supervision, safety curriculums and accurately track student headcounts and transition protocols
Supervise and mentor classroom staff and volunteers with constructive feedback and modeling
Implement proactive classroom management strategies for smooth daily operations
Support each child’s emotional growth with a warm, culturally sensitive environment
Observe, assess, and tailor activities to promote children’s physical and intellectual growth
Maintain positive, respectful communication with families, staff, community members, and conduct home visits
Adhere to agency policies, complete assigned tasks, and uphold professionalism
Support children's social and emotional development using positive guidance
Creative thinker and effective problem solver with strong written and verbal communication skills
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Paid Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break and holidays
Healthcare coverage is provided through the State of Tennessee, with UETHDA covering 100% of the monthly premium for employee-only plans (valued at approximately $600 per month or $7,200 annually). Additional coverage options are available, with any cost difference paid by the employee
1 day of healthcare/personal accrued per month (12 days per year)
Retirement Plan: Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS). Eligible employees contribute 5% of annual wages on a pre-tax basis to the defined TCRS plan. UETHDA contributes an amortized amount as determined by TCRS. Employees become fully vested after five years of eligible service
Group Term Life Insurance (coverage equal to 1.5 times annual wages) and Voluntary Life Insurance are offered, with Group Term Life fully paid by UETHDA
Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability options are available at 100% cost to the employee
1 day of healthcare/personal accrued per month (12 days per year)
Additional 401(K) and 457 Savings Plan also available without employer match

Minimum Requirements

Minimum requirement is an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; Bachelors degree preferred
2+ years of experience with preschool children (preferred)
Meets Tennessee DHS standards for preschool day care centers
Must pass background check and physical exam with the ability to lift a child weighing up to 50 pounds
Must have valid TN driver's license

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position and is paid hourly. Typically, this position will work 40 hours per week, approximately 43-46 weeks per school year with a summer lay off of approximately 6 to 9 weeks. Employees are eligible to apply for unemployment during the 6-9 weeks of temporary summer lay-off. Working days are Monday through Friday with varying day shift hours depending on location. Elected benefits continue during temporary summer lay-off. Work is based across multiple classrooms and centers.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

UETHDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring passionate, diverse professionals who want to make a difference.

Salary based 100% on Education/Degree

$17.75 hourly for AS in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

$20.50 hourly for BS in Early Childhood Education/Child Development.

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head start teacher jobs in tennessee

Head Start Floating Teacher

Head Start Teacher

Head Start Teacher (FT) - Grace Early Learning Center

EHS Teacher (PLUM)

Head Start Teacher

Head Start Teacher

EHS Teacher

Teacher I, Head Start

Head Start Lead Teacher

Head Start Teacher Asst

Child Development Teacher (Infants & Toddlers - Pre-K)

Early Head Start Teacher Floater

Head Start Preschool Teacher (Powell Valley Head Start Center)

Early Head Start Teacher or Multi-Site TA

Head Start Teacher Assistant

Head Start Teacher Asst

Head Start Preschool Teacher Assistant (Valley View)

Head Start Teacher At Creative Home Academy And Preschool At Dunn Avenue

Teacher

Associate Teacher (26/27)

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