Teaching Assistant

EARLY CHILDHOOD; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Toledo Public Schools EARLY CHILDHOOD is hiring a Teaching Assistant in Toledo, Ohio. The role supports the classroom under the Head Start framework and collaborates with teachers to implement activities and assessments.

Starting immediately, you must have a two-year degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and meet licensing requirements, including a TB test and background checks, to support young learners' growth.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is required.
• Background checks per ODJFS licensing requirements.
• Proof of physical examination within last six months incl. TB test.

Responsibilities

• Participate in grantee pre-service training.
• Implement required curricula in the classroom.
• Assist with daily activities, field trips, and equipment setup.
• Support lead teacher during home visits and parent conferences.
• Assist in meals and social/self-help skill development.
• Attend staff meetings and parent meetings as requested.
• Contribute to safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Complete time sheets accurately.

Skills

Two-year degree

Child development knowledge

Emotional maturity

Education

Two year degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Job description

Teaching Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890792

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications and Requirements

• A two year degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
• Qualifications of an assistant child care worker as stated in the applicable ODJFS licensing requirements,
• Knowledge and experience with the basic principles of child development;
• Proof of a physical examination within the last six months, which includes a tuberculosis test, and comply with other background checks as required by the Agencyand/or ODJFS licensing; and
• Emotional maturity, willingness to coöperatewith the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Participate in grantee pre - service training
• Implement required curricula in the classroom
• Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards and the component plans
• With the teacher , guide and facilitate activities of the children , including : daily activities , field trips , selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom
• Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to ma intai n the smooth functioning of the center , which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children
• Write weekly observations per assessment procedure
• Accompany lead teacher on home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child ' s individual development and progress , assist the parents in developing observational skills and solicit parent observations
• Eat with and assist children in development of social and self - help skills , and sound nutritional practices
• Guide children ' s acquisition of social skills
• Attend staff training and meetings , and board and parent meetings as requested
• Assist in providing and maintaining a safe and healthy developmentally appropriate environment
• Assist in conducting the daily health and environment check list
• Assist in implementing children ' s I . E . P . ( Individual Education Plan ) or I . F . S . P . ( Individual Family Service Plan ) seeking clarification for any aspects that are not well understood
• Assist in recruiting and orienting vo lunt eers , providing them with guidance as needed
• Assist the teacher in the completion of required reports
• Complete timely and accurate time sheets
• Assist , as requested , in transition activities
• Distribute newsletters , flyers , and other information to families as instructed by the supervisor
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of professional development goals
• Perform other duties , as may be required

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25,319 to $39,027 Per Year