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If you are interested in becoming a part of the Early Learning Center for Research and Practice community, you are in the right place! Full-time job openings will be posted here as they become available. Simply click on the link provided to be taken to the UT Recruitment page where you will apply. Currently enrolled UT students interested in employment should click here for more information about part-time student educator positions.

Date Job Title Description Application Link
Ongoing! Part-Time Educators The ELC is always hiring part-time educators for classroom shifts and program support! Applicants must be 21+ and positions are available for UT students and those not connected to the University. You can contact Brittany Williams at bwilliams21@utk.edu for more information about current openings and how to apply!

 

Email Brittany Williams at bwilliams21@utk.edu
10/3/24 Program Support Specialist This is a full-time position with full University benefits!

The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate the mission of the Early Learning Center (ELC)—to foster scientific understanding of young children’s development. The ELC accomplishes this mission through (a) interdisciplinary research, (b) academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students, (c) early education programs for young children, and (d) outreach, advocacy, and public policy. The Program Support Specialist primarily exists to support classrooms and the food program in the absence of a regular staff member. This position may support various projects around the ELC. This position requires excellent flexibility and reliability. More information about the ELC is available at elc.utk.edu.

Duties: Supports classrooms in the absence of a regular staff member. Implements the daily schedule, works effectively with other teachers and students in the classroom, responds to children’s needs, communicates to parents, gives direction to pre-service students, etc.

Supports the food program in the absence of a regular staff member. Follows guidelines for the safe preparation and distribution of food, etc.

Supports the program with cleaning, organizing, restocking, and classroom-based assistance duties as requested by program administrators. Supports other projects as assigned.

 Qualifications: High School Diploma required, Experience caring for young children required.

View full posting and apply here!