Infant Classroom Teacher

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Daycare in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a full-time Early Education Aide to support daily classroom activities in the Early Education and Care department. You’ll document lessons, communicate with families, and help implement age-appropriate activities.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience; preferred first aid certification and knowledge of common childhood illnesses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Preferred: Certification in first aid, recognizing child abuse & recognition of common childhood diseases.

Responsibilities

• Communication - prepare clear documentation and reports for parents, staff and regulators.
• Assessment - observe and record children's development and share findings with the team.
• Compliance - follow city/state regulations and CACFP requirements and maintain associated records.
• Improvement - suggest process improvements and support budget considerations.
• Child Development - plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Expected Starting Pay Range $17.49 - $20.99
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Primary Location

Children's for Children Daycare

Department

Early Education and Care

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

• Expected Starting Pay Range $17.49 - $20.99
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Job Responsibilities

• Communication - Work with team to complete clear documentation and written reports that facilitate communication with parents, co-workers and regulatory agents including daily reports, lesson plans, newsletters and professional development plans. Use a variety of communication strategies to support constructive relationships by being accessible, approachable and engaged. Integrates family requests and traditions into classroom. Provide non-judgmental support for parents. Respond quickly to parent concerns.
• Assessment - Assess each child's development using progress reports, screening instruments, direct observation, information from families and other stake holders. Collaborate and communicate assessment information with the classroom team. Link assessment information with success oriented growth opportunities in all developmental domains.
• Compliance and Regulations - Maintain knowledge of and compliance with NAEYC code of ethics. Maintain knowledge of and compliance with city and state regulations and accreditation requirements governing early education and care programs. Accurately completes required Child and Adult Care Food Program (or CACFP) documentation, follows rules for food service, and attends CACFP training as necessary.
• Improvement - Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions. Work with the classroom lead to maintain budget targets by recommending purchases, staffing structures, and process efficiencies.
• Child Development - Collaborate with team to plan, implement and communicate age appropriate activities which facilitate the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of assigned children. Provide responsive, developmentally appropriate care for guiding children's behavior and engagement, such as inquiry, redirection, verbalizing feelings, encouraging problem solving; and setting consistent limits to help children develop inner control. Maintains and demonstrates high-level knowledge of child development and evidence based practice.

Provide care and supervision of children in a child care or classroom setting.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of work experience in a related job discipline
• Preferred: Certification in first aid, recognizing child abuse & recognition of common childhood diseases

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability