Assistant Preschool Teacher — Nurture Growth & Learning

Mindpeace; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) retirement plan with employer 4

Life insurance

Job summary

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Assistant Teacher to join our Early Education team. In this role you will help create a nurturing classroom where young children can learn, grow, build relationships, and develop skills needed for school success.

You will work alongside lead teachers to implement developmentally appropriate curricula and activities while supporting each child’s unique needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Relationship building

Nurturing environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential

Job description

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Assistant Teacher to join our Early Education team. In this role you will help create a nurturing classroom where young children can learn, grow, build relationships, and develop skills needed for school success.

You will work alongside lead teachers to implement developmentally appropriate curricula and activities while supporting each child’s unique needs.