Float / Assistant Teacher

Heritage Christian Childcare Center  is currently seeking a caring, dependable, and motivated Assistant Teacher 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 children’s 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 child’s 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.