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As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for toddler teaching assistant in the United States is $16.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $17.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a toddler teaching assistant?

To thrive as a Toddler Teaching Assistant, you need knowledge of early childhood development, basic first aid, and often a high school diploma or relevant childcare certification. Familiarity with classroom management tools, child observation software, and safety protocols is typically required. Patience, strong communication, and a nurturing attitude are crucial soft skills for building trust and engaging effectively with young children. These skills ensure a safe, supportive environment where toddlers can learn, grow, and develop essential social and cognitive skills.

What are the typical challenges faced by a toddler teaching assistant in managing a classroom environment?

As a Toddler Teaching Assistant, you may encounter challenges such as maintaining the attention of young children, addressing a variety of developmental needs, and managing occasional behavioral issues. Toddlers are learning to communicate and regulate their emotions, so patience and creativity in engaging them are essential. Collaborating closely with lead teachers and caregivers ensures consistency and helps create a safe, nurturing environment for children to thrive.

What is a toddler teaching assistant?

Toddler teaching assistants are educators who support lead teachers in early childhood classrooms, specifically working with children aged one to three years old. They help create a safe, nurturing environment, assist with classroom activities, and attend to the basic needs of toddlers such as feeding, diapering, and supervision. Their role is crucial in fostering developmental skills, socialization, and early learning in young children. Toddler teaching assistants also help with classroom organization and communication with parents under the direction of the lead teacher.

What does a toddler teaching assistant do?

A toddler teaching assistant supports early childhood educators by helping supervise and engage children aged 1 to 3 years old. They assist with activities, ensure safety, and promote development through play and learning exercises, often working in preschool or daycare settings. Basic knowledge of child development and safety protocols is typically required.

What do I need to become a toddler teaching assistant?

To become a toddler teaching assistant, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and may be required to complete early childhood education training or certification. Some positions also require background checks and experience working with young children. Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to engage with toddlers are important qualities for this role.
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Infographic showing various Toddler Teaching Assistant job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $34,216 per year, or $16.4 per hour.

Toddler Teaching Assistant (part-time)

The Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$13.75 - $17/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Educational Aide/Parapro/Support Staff/Early Childhood Aide
Date Posted:
6/8/2026
Location:
Rockwern Academy
Date Available:
08/04/2026
Closing Date:
07/31/2026
District:
Rockwern Academy
Rockwern Academy, Cincinnati's pluralistic Jewish Day School, is looking for a part-time Toddler Teaching Assistant in our Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) to begin in August for the 2026 - 2027 school year. The hours are 8:15 AM - 1:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Who are we?
Rockwern Academy's mission is to expand minds, celebrate Judaism, nurture community, and commit to building a better world. An exceptional student-teacher ratio allows us to value each student as a true individual, discovering what gives them their inner spark.
Teaching Assistants must have a high school degree.
Objective
To support Rockwern Academy's Early Childhood Education Center's (ECEC's) mission by providing a nurturing play-based education to children 12 months - 5 years of age, while exhibiting a high degree of professionalism.
Reporting Relationship
This position reports to the ECEC director.
Responsibilities
  • Help create and maintain a safe, organized, fair, effective, and inviting classroom that reflects the teacher's mindfulness of students' physical, social, and intellectual development and needs
  • Assist with classroom behavior in age-appropriate ways
  • Assisting Lead Teachers with preparing and maintaining materials and supplies that enhance learning
  • Support the Lead Teacher as they strive to individualize instruction to meet student's needs
  • Greet children daily as they enter the classroom; demonstrate respect and empathy for all children and parents
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Treat children, staff, and parents with respect
  • Attend all required events; attend extra-curricular activities and school functions when possible
  • Demonstrate commitment to teamwork and collegiality by helping others and accepting suggestions for improvement
  • Be on time for assigned duties and find a replacement when neededBenefits

Benefits
We are proud to offer full-time employees paid time off (sick, personal, and holiday); employer-paid life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance; employer-subsidized medical/prescription plans (including HSA/FSA/DFSA options); dental and vision plans; additional compensation beginning in the second year of service; and tuition reduction plans for employees who send their children to Rockwern. Other voluntary health and financial insurance options, legal and identity protection plans, and access to a group 403(b) retirement plan are also available.
Part-time employees also receive paid time off (sick, personal, and holiday); employer-paid long-term disability insurance; additional compensation beginning in the second year of service; and tuition reduction plans for employees who send their children to Rockwern. Other voluntary health and financial insurance options, legal and identity protection plans, and access to a group 403(b) retirement plan are also available.
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  • ECEC Toddler PT Teaching Assistant

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