Assistant Teacher - Head Start

Butler County Educational Service Center; Hamilton (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational service center as an Assistant Teacher in Head Start. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to shape young minds while ensuring their health and safety. You will assist in curriculum planning and maintain compliance with performance standards. Enjoy a supportive environment that values professional development and teamwork. With competitive pay and benefits, including medical coverage and paid sick time, this position is perfect for those passionate about early childhood education. Start your journey in August 2025 and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Sick Time

Holidays Off

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Hold a CDA credential or be willing to enroll in a CDA program.
• Supervised experience with preschool children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing the curriculum.
• Maintain health and safety of children.

Skills

Child Development Principles

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

Associate or Baccalaureate Degree

Job description

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Early Childhood

Date Posted:
4/29/2025

Location:
Butler County Educational Service Center

Date Available:
August 2025

Closing Date:
5/3/25 or until filled

District:
Butler County ESC

Hold a child development associate (CDA) credential, or be willing to enroll in a CDA program that would be completed within two years, paid for by the program, or have an associate or baccalaureate degree (in any area) or be continuously enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.

Supervised experience with preschool children preferred.

Knowledge of Early Childhood Development principles.

Willingness to continue professional education and training, and/or enroll in Child

Development Associate training.

Willingness/ability to work as a team member.

Good organizational skills.

History of good job attendance.

Must pass criminal background checks, be free from communicable disease and provide

Medical Statement prior to, or on the first day of employment.

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Employment Opportunity

Butler County Educational Service Center

April 29, 2025

POSITION: Assistant Teacher - Head Start

STARTING DATE: August 2025

SALARY: $16.78-$17.91 based on education and experience

WORK YEAR: Full-time - 184 Days

DEADLINE: Internal applicants 5/3/25 or until filled all other applicants

APPLY TO: Apply by clicking here.

BENEFITS: Employees are eligible for some or all of the following benefits based on their position.

Medical/Dental/Vision – no waiting period. Benefits

Paid sick time

Summers off – for all school-based employees

Holiday pay or Non-Contract days

Group Life Insurance

Savings plans – American Fidelity

Employee Assistance Program - Anthem EAP

Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Public Service Loan Forgiveness

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

To assist in planning, directing and implementing the curriculum. To maintain the health and safety of children. To provide active supervision of students at all times. Maintain records to document compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Ohio Preschool Program rules and BCESC regulations, policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a child development associate (CDA) credential, or be willing to enroll in a CDA program that would be completed within two years, paid for by the program, or have an associate or baccalaureate degree (in any area) or be continuously enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.

• Supervised experience with preschool children preferred.

• Knowledge of Early Childhood Development principles.

• Willingness to continue professional education and training, and/or enroll in Child

• Development Associate training.

• Willingness/ability to work as a team member.

• Good organizational skills.

• History of good job attendance.

• Must pass criminal background checks, be free from communicable disease and provide

• Medical Statement prior to, or on the first day of employment.

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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year as established by the Governing Board. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non - prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin. The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed. (If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.