Assistant Teacher - Preschool

Sylvania Child Care; Sylvania (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania Community Services (SCS) in Ohio is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Teacher to join our childcare and preschool team. You will work with Lead Teachers to provide developmentally appropriate activities for children aged 3–12, helping create a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, arts and crafts, field trips, and routines; ensuring safety, supporting behavior management, and collaborating with families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Education or related field preferred.
• CDA credential or enrollment in an Early Childhood Education program is a plus.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Dependable, energetic, patient, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teachers with daily classroom and childcare programming.
• Engage children in educational activities, games, arts and crafts, team-building activities, outdoor play, field trips, and other enrichment opportunities.
• Actively supervise children and help maintain a safe, positive, and structured environment.
• Support positive behavior management practices.
• Prepare materials and assist with daily setup, transitions, and cleanup.
• Participate in walking trips, outdoor activities, swimming, and other physical activities with children.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Assist with attendance records, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Follow SCS policies and Ohio DCY licensing requirements.
• Complete required training and professional development.
• Work collaboratively with team members and assist at other SCS locations when needed.

Skills

High School Diploma

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Education or related field

CDA credential or enrollment in ECE program

Job description

Description

Sylvania Community Services (SCS) is seeking an enthusiastic and dependable Assistant Teacher to join our Childcare & Preschool team. If you enjoy working with children, staying active, and helping create a fun, safe, and engaging environment, we would love to hear from you!

About the Position

The Assistant Teacher works alongside our Lead Teachers to provide engaging, developmentally appropriate programming for children ages 3–12. This position plays an important role in creating a welcoming environment where children can learn, build friendships, stay active, and have fun.

Assistant Teachers help with educational activities, arts and crafts, group games, outdoor recreation, field trips, swimming, daily routines, and other enrichment opportunities.

Schedules during June and July may vary based on program enrollment and staffing needs. Employees must also be willing to work at different SCS childcare and preschool locations as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Assist Lead Teachers with daily classroom and childcare programming.
• Engage children in educational activities, games, arts and crafts, team-building activities, outdoor play, field trips, and other enrichment opportunities.
• Actively supervise children and help maintain a safe, positive, and structured environment.
• Support positive behavior management practices, including Conscious Discipline and the “7 Mindsets.”
• Prepare materials and assist with daily setup, transitions, and cleanup.
• Participate in walking trips, outdoor activities, swimming, and other physical activities with children.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Assist with attendance records, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Follow SCS policies and Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) licensing requirements.
• Complete required training and professional development.
• Work collaboratively with team members and assist at other SCS locations when needed to maintain required staffing ratios.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Education or a related field preferred.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or enrollment in an Early Childhood Education or Education program is a plus.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• Dependable, energetic, patient, and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to create an inclusive and respectful environment for children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to participate in outdoor recreation, swimming, field trips, and other active programming.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds and respond quickly when needed to ensure children's safety.

Employment Requirements

Candidates must meet all applicable Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) requirements for working with children, including required background checks and screenings.

Selected candidates must successfully complete and maintain applicable Ohio BCI/FBI background checks, required training and certifications, and a post-offer medical examination in accordance with state licensing and job requirements.

Required training may include First Aid/CPR, communicable disease, child abuse recognition, and other training necessary to maintain compliance with DCY and Step Up To Quality standards.