Assistant Pre-School Teacher

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

HSA contributions

FSA

EAP

403(b) retirement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PSLF eligibility

Tuition discount

Job summary

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking an Assistant Teacher to join the Early Education team in Cincinnati, OH. You will support lead teachers, implement developmentally appropriate activities, and help nurture each child's growth across cognitive, motor, social, and emotional domains.

You will collaborate to implement curriculum, track progress with assessments, and engage families to support child outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a CDA credential preferred.
• Experience working with children in a group setting preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to create a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and actively engage with children throughout the day while maintaining appropriate classroom ratios.
• Support children's intellectual, motor, social, and emotional development through meaningful interactions and activities.
• Implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that address individual and group needs.
• Model appropriate behavior, communication, and positive interactions.
• Facilitate problem-solving and reinforce positive social-emotional skills.
• Maintain active supervision and awareness of children's interactions and safety at all times.
• Implement trauma-informed practices and strategies that promote children's social-emotional development.
• Administer developmental assessments, such as DECA and Galileo, as required.

Skills

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Experience with children

Driver's license preferred

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Nurturing environment

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential

Job description

Full Time Best Point, Cincinnati, OH, US

Salary Range: $15.00 To $17.00 Hourly

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking acaring, dependable, and engaging Assistant Teacherto join our Early Education team. In this role, you will help create a nurturing classroom environment where young children can learn, grow, build relationships, and develop the skills they need for school success.

The Assistant Teacher works alongside lead teachers to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities while supporting each child's unique developmental needs. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children and families while supporting their intellectual, motor, social, and emotional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred.
• Experience working with children in a group setting preferred .
• Valid driver's license preferred .
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to create a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Children's Development

• Supervise and actively engage with children throughout the day while maintaining appropriate classroom ratios.
• Support children'sintellectual, motor, social, and emotional developmentthrough meaningful interactions and activities.
• Implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that address individual and group needs.
• Model appropriate behavior, communication, and positive interactions.
• Facilitate problem-solving and reinforce positive social-emotional skills.
• Maintain active supervision and awareness of children's interactions and safety at all times.
• Implement trauma-informed practices and strategies that promote children's social-emotional development.
• Administer developmental assessments, such as DECA and Galileo, as required.

Classroom & Program Support

• Work alongside lead teachers to implement early childhood curriculum aligned with developmental assessments.
• Modify and document lesson plan adjustments to support individual children's needs.
• Help maintain a safe, healthy, welcoming, and age-appropriate classroom environment.
• Participate in maintaining classroom organization and completing shared housekeeping responsibilities.
• Maintain classroom materials and resources and help reduce unnecessary waste and expenses.
• Support daily attendance and other required classroom records.
• Assist with onboarding and supporting children as needed.

Family Engagement & Collaboration

• Build positive, respectful, and productive relationships with children and their families.
• Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers regarding children's development and well-being.
• Communicate openly and professionally with teachers, staff, and other team members.
• Participate in team meetings, agency events, trainings , and professional development opportunities.
• Represent Best Point in a positive and professional manner.

Professional Growth & Quality

• Participate in required agency trainings , professional seminars, and conferences.
• Maintain knowledge and skills related to early childhood development and best practices.
• Follow all applicable licensing, accreditation, and Step Up To Quality standards and regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement and process improvement activities.
• Seek feedback and apply strategies that strengthen classroom practices and child outcomes.
• Complete all required training and professional development activities.

Pay: $15 - $17 hourly based on qualifications and experience.

At Best Point, we believe taking care of our employees is essential to taking care of our community. That's why we offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. Our benefit costs are approximately 38% lower than those of other organizations our size , helping you keep more of what you earn.

• Medical, dental, and vision coveragestarting as low as $27 per paycheck
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions of up to$1,200 annuallyfor 2+ person plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Free preventive care and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential emotional, financial, legal, and personal support
• Optional pet insurance
• Competitive403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance valued at2.5x your annual salary, up to $300,000 - 100% paid by Best Point
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, along with educational loan forgiveness support and resources
• 10% tuition discountfor online programs through the University of Cincinnati
• Leadership Academy and professional development programs at no cost
• Interest-free personal computer loan program
• Employee referral bonus program with payouts of up to$1,000

Time Away to Recharge

• Generous paid time off package - up to 34 days off in your first yearfor eligible employees
• 10 paid holidaysannually
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster placement
• A work environment that supports healthy work-life balance and personal well-being

This position works primarily in anearly childhood educational environmentand involves working directly with young children throughout the day.

Employees may encounter children experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges and may be exposed to shouting or children who are upset. The position requires the ability to remain calm, patient, nurturing, and safety-focused while supporting children's individual needs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The position regularly requiressitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting objects up to 20 pounds.

About Best Point

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati's most prolific nonprofit specializing in education, behavioral and therapeutic health services, and autism services for vulnerable and at-risk youth, their families, and caregivers.

We are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

Our Culture

We lead our community with respect and tolerance, both internally and externally, and expect our employees to embrace these values in their day-to-day interactions.

Best Point is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.