Early Childhood TA – Catholic School Support

Partnership Schools; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Partnership Schools in Ohio is seeking an Early Childhood Teaching Assistant for Holy Name and Metro Catholic Schools. The role supports the Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, structured classroom where young children grow academically, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

The ideal candidate embraces Catholic values, is patient, collaborative with families and staff, and commits to ongoing professional learning through required trainings, supervision, and

Qualifications

• Respect for and appreciation of the Catholic faith and Catholic education.
• High school diploma or equivalent; coursework or experience in early childhood education, child development, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to meet all applicable Ohio requirements for employment as a child care staff member.
• Ability to actively engage with young children throughout the day, including sitting on the floor, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in implementing daily lessons, learning centers, routines, transitions, and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Help maintain a positive, structured classroom environment that meets students' intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Provide active supervision and share responsibility for the care, safety, and well-being of students at all times, including arrival, dismissal, meals, rest periods, recess, and transitions.
• Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce instruction, language development, early literacy, early numeracy, and social-emotional skills.
• Assist with classroom preparation, organization, sanitation, and the setup and cleanup of instructional materials and learning spaces.
• Support age-appropriate personal care and hygiene routines in accordance with school policy and licensing requirements.
• Observe students and assist the lead teacher with documentation, developmental portfolios, attendance records, incident reports, and other required records.
• Communicate with families in a consistent, positive, respectful, and confidential manner, following the direction of the lead teacher and school leadership.
• Collaborate with colleagues, participate in required meetings and professional development, and respond constructively to coaching and feedback.
• Follow all Partnership Schools policies and applicable Ohio preschool licensing, health, safety, supervision, confidentiality, and staff-to-child ratio requirements.
• Fulfill the school's mission to educate the whole child: mind, body, and spirit; and perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Partnership Schools in Ohio is seeking an Early Childhood Teaching Assistant for Holy Name and Metro Catholic Schools. The role supports the Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, structured classroom where young children grow academically, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

The ideal candidate embraces Catholic values, is patient, collaborative with families and staff, and commits to ongoing professional learning through required trainings, supervision, and