Assistant Teacher

Heritage Christian Childcare, LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA after 1 year of employment

Job summary

Heritage Christian Childcare Center in Ohio is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support Lead Teachers and help children grow socially, emotionally, physically, and academically in a Christ-centered setting.

You will create a safe, engaging classroom, assist with lesson activities, monitor safety, and communicate with families. This role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and the ability to multitask in a busy early-education environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about early childhood education and creating a safe, loving environment.
• Able to support Lead Teachers and participate in daily classroom operations.
• Commitment to Christ-centered values and center philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, loving, and welcoming environment for children.
• Attend promptly to children’s emotional, physical, and developmental needs.
• Feed children appropriate portions and maintain choking safety precautions.
• Change diapers and assist with diaper cream as authorized.
• Use Procare App to record meals, diapering, naps, and milestones; clock children in/out; document activities; upload daily photos.

Skills

Engaging personality

Confidential information handling

Multitasking

Kindness

Creativity

Caring

Cleanliness

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Tools

Procare App

Job description

Heritage Christian Childcare Center is currently seeking a caring, dependable, and motivated Assistant Teacher to join our St. Clarsville, OH team. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating a safe, loving, and engaging environment for children.

As an Assistant Teacher, you will support Lead Teachers in daily classroom operations while helping children grow socially, emotionally, physically, and academically in a Christ-centered environment.

General Competencies

• Engaging personality with a positive and optimistic attitude
• Ability to professionally handle confidential information
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities calmly and effectively
• Represents our KC3 Culture through speech and conduct:
  • Kindness
  • Creativity
  • Caring
  • Cleanliness
• Builds positive relationships with children, families, team members, and Administration
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced, high-energy, and sometimes loud environment
• Willing to exemplify Christ-honoring principles daily

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Sit, stand, bend, jump, reach, and actively engage with children throughout the day
• Lift children and equipment up to 50 pounds
• Crawl, stoop, balance, walk, run, and sit on the floor as needed
• Participate in indoor and outdoor activities in varying weather conditions

This job description provides a general overview and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities.

Daily Care Responsibilities

• Create a safe, loving, and welcoming environment for children
• Attend promptly to children’s emotional, physical, and developmental needs
• Feed children appropriate portion sizes while maintaining choking safety precautions and following parent instructions
• Change diapers every two hours or more frequently as needed
• Apply diaper cream when authorized through proper medication forms
• Use the Procare App to:
  • Record meals, diapering, naps, and developmental milestones
  • Clock children in and out
  • Document daily activities
  • Upload at least one photo or video of each child daily for families
• Comfort children experiencing emotional or self-regulation challenges
• Report injuries immediately to the Lead Teacher or Administration and complete incident documentation promptly
• Assist children during nap and rest times through comforting and soothing techniques
• Provide individualized care based on each child’s needs

Educational & Behavior Management

• Assist the Lead Teacher with implementing age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with SUTQ standards
• Help create a classroom environment that encourages learning through play and exploration
• Maintain engaging activities and sensory play opportunities throughout the day
• Guide children in positive behavior, emotional regulation, sharing, and communication
• Use positive redirection and encouragement to build confidence and self-esteem
• Communicate clearly and patiently with children in a developmentally appropriate manner

Training & Compliance

• Follow all DCY procedures and licensing guidelines regarding supervision, diapering, behavior management, sunscreen, and safety
• Maintain knowledge of center policies and procedures
• Provide care and teaching consistent with the Christian philosophy and goals of the center
• Complete required state training hours
• Participate in required trainings including:
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Communicable Disease Prevention
  • Child Abuse Recognition & Prevention
• Participate in monthly emergency drills and staff meetings
• Seek opportunities for professional growth and continued education
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment
• Report maintenance or safety concerns immediately
• Assist Lead Teachers with parent communication and classroom documentation
• Maintain classroom records including attendance, observations, medication forms, and incident reports

Benefits:

• Simple IRA after 1 year of employment

We look forward to welcoming compassionate and dedicated individuals to the Heritage Christian Childcare team.