Assistant Teacher

Best Point; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization specializing in education is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the development and readiness of young children. The role involves engaging children in learning activities, collaborating with families, and ensuring a safe learning environment, all while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; CDA or associate’s degree in early childhood education preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support healthy development and school readiness of young children.
• Maintain accurate attendance and documentation.
• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans.

Skills

Knowledge of early childhood development principles

Ability to work collaboratively

Effective communication

Ability to engage children in learning activities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDA or associate’s degree in early childhood education

Job description

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Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $17.00/hr

Job Title: Assistant Infant Teacher

Location: 4550 Red Bank Expy , Cincinnati, OH 45227

Job Type: Full-Time, Monday - Friday

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; CDA or associate’s degree in early childhood education preferred.
• Knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with families and staff.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to obtain.
  
  

Job Summary

• The Assistant Teacher supports the healthy development and school readiness of young children by supervising and actively engaging them in daily early learning activities. This role emphasizes building nurturing relationships with children and forming strong partnerships with families to support each child’s holistic development. Working closely with lead teachers, the Classroom Assistant helps select and implement curriculum aligned with early childhood assessments and promotes a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Administration
• Maintain accurate attendance records and required documentation.
• Adjust and document lesson plans to support individual child needs.
• Share in housekeeping duties and follow up with families as needed.
• Use classroom materials responsibly to reduce waste and control costs.
• Direct Service & Program Quality
• Conduct required developmental assessments (e.g., DECA, Galileo).
• Actively supervise and engage children to support their holistic development while maintaining required ratios.
• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans blending child- and teacher-led activities.
• Model positive behavior and ensure child safety and well-being at all times.
• Meet all regulatory and quality standards.
• Support children's social skills and apply trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate practices.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and well-organized learning environment.
• Participate in training, professional development, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Apply coaching feedback, especially in demonstration classroom settings.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Build strong partnerships with families through regular, respectful communication.
• Communicate effectively with team members and represent the agency professionally.
• Attend team meetings, events, and required trainings .
• Collaborate with internal departments to support classroom and program needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support classroom success and child development goals.
  

Compensation & Benefits

• $15-$17/ hr
• Full benefits package includes:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Public Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Paid time off and holidays
  

About Us

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati’s most prolific non-profit organization, specializing in education, therapeutic health services, and autism support for vulnerable youth and their families. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for both staff and clients.

Our Culture

We believe in leading with compassion, respect, and accountability. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

Work Environment

Exposed to office, community, and home environments. Exposed to adults with mental health diagnoses and associated children. May be exposed to shouting and clients who may be verbally and physically aggressive.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds . Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely in changing weather conditions required .

Apply today to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in our community!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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