Assistant Teacher - Head Start

Child Focus, Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA/FSAs

Paid time off

Extended illness benefits

403(b) plan

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

On-site childcare

Wellness benefits

Education opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Child Focus, in Clermont County, is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher to join our early childhood team. You will work alongside teaching staff to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom where young children can learn, explore, and grow.

You will help implement a research-based curriculum, engage children in meaningful learning experiences, and support their social, emotional, and developmental growth.

Qualifications

• CDA or Associate Degree required.
• Experience in a licensed early childhood program preferred.
• Ability to work with children and families in a supportive, engaging manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in implementing a research-based curriculum.
• Engage children through play, learning activities, and daily classroom routines.
• Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
• Assist with setting up and maintaining classroom materials and learning activities.
• Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and grow.
• Support the teacher in meeting the individual needs of children and families.
• Work cooperatively with teachers and other team members.
• Assist with light classroom cleaning and organization.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members.

Skills

Positive interactions with children

Team collaboration

Dependable and flexible

Understanding child development needs

Education

CDA or Associate Degree

Job description

Description

Head Start Assistant Teacher

We invest in you while working together to strengthen our community.

Child Focus
Head Start Location in Clermont County

Join Our Team!

Child Focus is seeking a caring and dedicated Head Start Assistant Teacher to join our early childhood team. In this role, you will work alongside teaching staff to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where young children can learn, explore, and grow.

The Assistant Teacher will help implement a research-based curriculum, engage children in meaningful learning experiences, and support their social, emotional, and developmental growth. This is a great opportunity for an early childhood professional who enjoys working with children and families and wants to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Child Focus is committed to providing high-quality early childhood services while supporting the professional growth and development of our employees.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the teacher in implementing a research-based curriculum.
• Engage positively with children through play, learning activities, and daily classroom routines.
• Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
• Assist with setting up and maintaining classroom materials and learning activities.
• Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and grow.
• Support the teacher in meeting the individual needs of children and families.
• Work cooperatively with teachers and other team members.
• Assist with light classroom cleaning and organization.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Relates positively with young children and families.
• Is passionate about providing quality care and learning opportunities.
• Helps create a safe and nurturing environment where young children can thrive.
• Works cooperatively as part of a team.
• Understands and values the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.
• Is dependable, flexible, and committed to providing high-quality early childhood experiences.
• Meets the basic requirements of the local child care regulatory agency.
• Has previous teaching or assistant teaching experience in a licensed early childhood program.

Position Details

Location: Head Start location in Clermont County
Schedule: Full-time, seasonal
Program Schedule: Classroom operates August through May

Education Requirements

Required: CDA or Associate Degree required, with the Associate Degree preferred

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Competitive salary
• Medical, vision, dental insurance, and EAP program
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options with agency match
• Generous paid time off
• Extended illness benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous employer match
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid apprenticeships and internships
• On-site childcare with employee discount
• Employee wellness benefits
• Free continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Financial support for employee professional development

Great Work-Life Balance!

At Child Focus, we believe in supporting the people who support our children and families. Employees are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance while having opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Our leadership team is committed to promoting from within and growing the next generation of leaders. We invest in our employees through continuing education, professional development, and opportunities to build their careers within Child Focus.

Requirements

Selected candidates must successfully complete a physical examination, background check, and drug screen as a condition of employment.