Assistant Teacher

Svdpnky; Richmond Heights (OH); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Holiday pay

401(k) with employer matching

Descripción de la vacante

Early Steps Learning Center is hiring a full-time Teacher Assistant to support our classrooms in a fun, high-quality early childhood education environment. You will assist lead teachers in creating a safe, engaging space where children can learn, grow, and prepare for kindergarten.

Join a supportive, team-oriented environment where your work makes a meaningful impact on children and families every day. This role supports lead teachers, implements lesson plans, and maintains a classroom focused

Formación

• Requires ability to communicate effectively with children, families and staff.
• Demonstrates teamwork and ability to collaborate with lead teachers.
• Strong organizational skills for classroom setup, materials, and routines.

Responsabilidades

• Support Lead Teacher in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom.
• Assist with implementing lesson plans and educational activities.
• Supervise children and ensure active engagement and safety at all times.
• Assist with daily routines including meals, snacks, potty training, and handwashing.
• Promote social, emotional, and cognitive development through play-based learning.

Conocimientos

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Early Steps Learning Center is hiring a full-timeTeacher Assistantto support our classrooms in a fun, high-quality early childhood education environment. In this role, you will assist lead teachers in creating a safe, engaging space where children can learn, grow, and prepare for kindergarten.

Join a supportive, team-oriented environment where your work makes a meaningful impact on children and families every day.

Program Overview

High-quality early childhood program servingchildren ages 6 weeks to 11 years

Committed to excellence throughStep Up to Quality standards

Focus onwhole-child development: social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth

Use of structured curriculum andplay-based learning approaches

Key Responsibilities

Support the Lead Teacher in maintaining asafe, nurturing, and engaging classroom

Assist with implementinglesson plans and educational activities

Supervise children and ensureactive engagement and safety at all times

Support daily routines, including:

Meals and snacks

Potty training and toileting

Handwashing and hygiene practices

Help promote children’ssocial, emotional, and cognitive development

Maintain aclean, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom

Communicate professionally withteam members and families

Follow allODJFS licensing regulations and safety standards

Assist with classroom transitions, setup, and cleanup

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum of1 year of experience working with children in a group setting

Caring, energetic, and reliable with apassion for working with children

Strongcommunication, teamwork, and organizational skills

Preferred (Not Required)

Experience in alicensed childcare center

Coursework inEarly Childhood Education or related field

Familiarity withCreative Curriculum

Experience supportinglesson planning or classroom activities

Certifications & Training

CPR and First Aid certification(or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Completion of allrequired state and center training

Must passbackground check and medical requirements

Physical Requirements

Ability tolift up to 45 pounds

Actively engage with children throughout the day

Sit, stand, bend, and move frequently

Maintain energy in afast-paced classroom environment

Schedule & Compensation

Full-time position

Pay:$15.00 – $17.00 per hour(based on experience)

Benefits include:

Health insurance

Holiday pay

401(k) with employer matching

Why Join ESLC?

Supportive,team-centered work environment

Opportunity to grow within theearly childhood education field

Make alasting impact on children’s development and school readiness

Work in ahigh-quality program focused on excellence