Early Childhood Assistant Teachers

Acquire4Hire; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

403b retirement plan

Banking and Verizon Wireless Perks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Learning Grove in Cincinnati is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the curriculum, interact with families, and assess children's needs under the guidance of the Lead Teacher. This role emphasizes creating a safe, stimulating classroom environment and following licensing requirements.

A high school diploma or equivalent, First Aid/CPR, and background checks are required, with CDA or degree preferred. We welcome applicants who are dedicated to nurturing young children and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Ability to read, speak, and write English.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to manage classroom through positive redirection, problem solving, setting appropriate limits, and active listening.
• Support lead teacher in development and implementation of lesson plans.
• Prior experience working with young children commensurate to responsibilities.
• Completion of State Approved Orientation for Child Care Providers.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Successful clearance of required Criminal Background Checks.
• Compliance with licensing requirement for TB testing.
• No physical or mental/emotional limitations that would prevent caring for and safe-keeping of infants through school age children
• Willing to fulfil their responsibilities in accordance with the center’s educational philosophy

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and maintaining an environment for children that is clean, safe, stimulating and which is appropriate for each child’s developmental level.
• Assist the Lead Teacher with the appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom.
• Make families feel welcome in the environment, greet parent and child at arrival and departure times.
• Assist in implementing lesson plan that promote the development of each child
• Meet and maintain licensing requirements for ratio.

Skills

English communication

Classroom management

Active listening

Lesson plan support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State-approved Orientation for Child Care Providers

Tools

First Aid/CPR Certification

Criminal Background Checks cleared

TB testing compliant

Job description

About This Role

As a Learning Grove Assistant Teacher you will assist in implementing the curriculum, working with parents, and assessing the needs of individual children under the guidance of the Lead Teacher and Teacher.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in establishing and maintaining an environment for children that is clean, safe, stimulating and which is appropriate for each child’s developmental level.
• Assist the Lead Teacher with the appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom.
• Make families feel welcome in the environment, greet parent and child at arrival and departure times.
• Assist in implementing lesson plan that promote the development of each child
• Meet and maintain licensing requirements for ratio.

Requirements

• Ability to read, speak, and write English
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to manage classroom through positive redirection, problem solving, setting appropriate limits, and active listening.
• Support lead teacher in development and implementation of lesson plans.
• Prior experience working with young children commensurate to responsibilities
• Completion of State Approved Orientation for Child Care Providers
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification
• Successful clearance of required Criminal Background Checks
• Compliance with licensing requirement for TB testing
• No physical or mental/emotional limitations that would prevent the implementation of caring for and safe- keeping of infants through school age children
• Willing to fulfil their responsibilities in accordance with the center’s educational philosophy

Nice To Haves

A CDA or degree in early childhood education, as well as experience with children, is preferred.

Benefits

• PTO
• 403b retirement plan
• Banking and Verizon Wireless Perks
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us

All children deserve to be nurtured through high-quality education, to think critically, get along with others, and set the path toward a productive future. To help realize these experiences, we never compromise on practices and programs that are best for your child. Extraordinarily dedicated women and men innovate and advocate for our children, parents, and community. We work together as one, because when we are all invested in far-reaching, high-quality early childhood education, it lifts up the whole community.

For over 40 years, Cincinnati Early Learning Centers and Children, Inc. were both well known for their commitment to delivering this outstanding level of early education. On January 1, 2020, these two highly acclaimed organizations joined efforts, combining strengths under a new name: Learning Grove. Now more than ever, we are able to serve a racially and socioeconomically diverse population of nearly 7,000 children, youth, and families annually with programs across Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio.

Learning Grove will reach more children and empower more families. This new partnership allows our organization to move further faster and combine resources to support youth, parents, and educators more effectively. Through the might of collaboration, we have exponentially increased our ability to nurture lifelong successes for children and students, families, professionals, and the community.

Together, we transform lives and help build brighter futures. Together, we thrive for lifelong success.