Preschool Teacher

Job Overview

October 13, 2026

Penny Meadows, Head Start Director, is advertising to a position vacancy.

Position: Teacher

Location: Smith County Head Start

Carthage, Tennessee

Fringe Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Retirement

Program, Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave.

Opportunity to earn up to an additional $7,800 annually thru the Wages program

The salary is: Associate’s: $17.94 per hour, 8 hours per day

Bachelor’s: $20.04 per hour, 8 hours per day

Qualifications:

Requirements:

· Proof of Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or related

field

· Willingness to learn Agency Policies & Procedures and follow Head Start requirements.

· Ability to pass physical examination prior to beginning work and every year thereafter.

· Possess a valid Driver’s License.

· Furnish own transportation to travel within designated service area.

· Must complete satisfactory criminal background check prior to hire and as required thereafter.

· Drug testing as required.

· Resume submitted with job application.

Preferred:

· Two years of experience with preschool children.

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

· Possess supervisory, management, organizational, training and planning skills, as well as have an understanding of Head Start philosophy and developmentally appropriate practices.

· Experience working with groups from low-income, community service, or non-profit.

All applications must be on the Corporation’s current employment form. The applicant must also submit three references, which will be check in accordance with State licensing requirements.

Applications will be accepted for seven days or until position has been filled. Submit to the L.B.J. & C. Development Corporation, 1150 Chocolate Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee 38501-2206.

For information contact Gale Stone at (931) 528-3361, ext. 228. Application forms are available at L.B.J. & C. Central Office, Head Start Center, or www.lbjc.org.

PM/gs

Pay: $17.94 - $20.04 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person