Educational Assistant - Early Childhood Program

Montgomery County Educational Service Center; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Educational Service Center in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking an Educational Assistant for the Early Childhood Program at Learning Center East. Start date ASAP; full-time, 7 hours per day, salary $20.11–$25.88 per hour.

You will support students individually or in small groups, implement interventions, manage materials, and help with daily living activities and behavior management, under teacher guidance.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio State Board of Education license/permit or willingness to obtain one.
• Know sign language or be interested in learning sign language (this position will be working in a special education deaf and hard of hearing preschool classroom).
• Ability to physically support students with disabilities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to supporting student engagement, accountability, and development.
• Fingerprinting and criminal records check results satisfactory.

Responsibilities

• Support students individually or in small groups to reinforce instructional objectives.
• Assist with intervention, enrichment, and behavioral strategies under the guidance of teachers.
• Manage classroom and program materials, equipment, and learning environments.
• Help students with daily living activities, social skills, task redirection, and behavior management.
• Monitor and communicate student progress, collecting data and maintaining records.
• Assist in implementing accommodations and supporting safe learning environments.

Job description

Educational Assistant - Early Childhood Program

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Job Details

Job ID: 5900218
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Montgomery County Educational Service Center

200 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402

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Job Title: Educational Assistant
Job Location: Montgomery County ESC - Learning Center East
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $20.11 - $25.88 per hour
Full/Part-Time: Full-Time
Days: Determined based on start date, 7 hours per day
Who We Are:

We're a premier provider of high quality, cost effective, special education services in Ohio. We serve 16 public school districts in our county and more than 130 educational entities across Ohio. #WeAreMCESC!

What You'll Do:

• Support students individually or in small groups to reinforce instructional objectives.
• Assist with intervention, enrichment, and behavioral strategies under the guidance of teachers.
• Manage classroom and program materials, equipment, and learning environments.
• Help students with daily living activities, social skills, task redirection, and behavior management.
• Monitor and communicate student progress, collecting data and maintaining records.
• Assist in implementing accommodations and supporting safe learning environments.

What You'll Bring:

• Valid Ohio State Board of Education license/permit or willingness to obtain one.
• Know sign language or be interested in learning sign language (this position will be working in a special education deaf and hard of hearing preschool classroom).
• Ability to physically support students with disabilities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to supporting student engagement, accountability, and development.
• Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check results (provided for free by MCESC!).

Connect with Us!:

Website: https://www.mcesc.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcescohio/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCESCohio

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MCESC/featured

Montgomery County ESC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]