Heritage Christian Childcare Center ย is currently seeking a caring, dependable, and motivatedย Assistant Teacherย to join our St. Clarsville, OH team. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating a safe, loving, and engaging environment for children.
As an Assistant Teacher, you will support Lead Teachers in daily classroom operations while helping children grow socially, emotionally, physically, and academically in a Christ-centered environment.
General Competencies
- Engaging personality with a positive and optimistic attitude
- Ability to professionally handle confidential information
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities calmly and effectively
- Represents our KC3 Culture through speech and conduct:
- Kindness
- Creativity
- Caring
- Cleanliness
- Builds positive relationships with children, families, team members, and Administration
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced, high-energy, and sometimes loud environment
- Willing to exemplify Christ-honoring principles daily
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
- Sit, stand, bend, jump, reach, and actively engage with children throughout the day
- Lift children and equipment up to 50 pounds
- Crawl, stoop, balance, walk, run, and sit on the floor as needed
- Participate in indoor and outdoor activities in varying weather conditions
This job description provides a general overview and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities.
Daily Care Responsibilities
- Create a safe, loving, and welcoming environment for children
- Attend promptly to childrenโs emotional, physical, and developmental needs
- Feed children appropriate portion sizes while maintaining choking safety precautions and following parent instructions
- Change diapers every two hours or more frequently as needed
- Apply diaper cream when authorized through proper medication forms
- Use the Procare App to:
- Record meals, diapering, naps, and developmental milestones
- Clock children in and out
- Document daily activities
- Upload at least one photo or video of each child daily for families
- Comfort children experiencing emotional or self-regulation challenges
- Report injuries immediately to the Lead Teacher or Administration and complete incident documentation promptly
- Assist children during nap and rest times through comforting and soothing techniques
- Provide individualized care based on each childโs needs
Educational & Behavior Management
- Assist the Lead Teacher with implementing age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with SUTQ standards
- Help create a classroom environment that encourages learning through play and exploration
- Maintain engaging activities and sensory play opportunities throughout the day
- Guide children in positive behavior, emotional regulation, sharing, and communication
- Use positive redirection and encouragement to build confidence and self-esteem
- Communicate clearly and patiently with children in a developmentally appropriate manner
Training & Compliance
- Follow all DCY procedures and licensing guidelines regarding supervision, diapering, behavior management, sunscreen, and safety
- Maintain knowledge of center policies and procedures
- Provide care and teaching consistent with the Christian philosophy and goals of the center
- Complete required state training hours
- Participate in required trainings including:
- First Aid & CPR
- Communicable Disease Prevention
- Child Abuse Recognition & Prevention
- Participate in monthly emergency drills and staff meetings
- Seek opportunities for professional growth and continued education
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment
- Report maintenance or safety concerns immediately
- Assist Lead Teachers with parent communication and classroom documentation
- Maintain classroom records including attendance, observations, medication forms, and incident reports
Benefits:- Simple IRA after 1 year of employment
We look forward to welcoming compassionate and dedicated individuals to the Heritage Christian Childcare team.
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