Teaching Assistant - Preschool

Cincinnati Urban Promise of Cincinnati, OH is currently hiring for an enthusiastic time and part-time Teaching Assistant to provide support and outreach in our preschool program. This full-time/ part-time education position earns a competitive pay of up to $14 - $15/hour. We are passionate about the future generation, and we believe that our teachers are essential to our children's growth and development.

In addition to excellent pay and our positive company culture, we offer our full-time/ part-time Preschool Teaching Assistant the following benefits and perks:

• A very family-oriented atmosphere
• Great work-life balance

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Enthusiastic - approaches situations with a positivity and optimism that is contagious
• Service-Oriented - genuinely enjoys taking care of and serving others
• Patient - can stay calm, cool, and collected in challenging situations
• Future-Focused - always looks ahead to future growth and development opportunities
• Self-Motivated - sees what needs to be done and takes initiative to do it

If these ideal Preschool Teaching Assistant traits describe you, please continue reading!

ABOUT CINCINNATI URBAN PROMISE

Through education, empowerment, and loving relationships, we strive to create holistic change in the lives of youth and their families. We do this by meeting their physical, emotional, academic, and spiritual needs through a Christ-centered approach. Our programs and activities are designed to support youth and their families in reaching their goals and fulfilling their true potential. Starting at birth, our programs support families with children up through high school. Resilience and true empowerment are at the forefront of everything we do!

Our employees and volunteers build supportive and long-term mentoring relationships that empower young people and result in a stronger community. They are key to bringing about positive, Christ-centered change. For our amazing team, we create a very casual atmosphere and a good work-life balance.

REQUIREMENTS

In this full-time/ part-time Teaching Assistant role, we rely on you to provide care and support for the children in our care! Your time is spent focusing on the holistic development of all children in your care, including addressing their academic, social, and emotional needs. You know that environment can help students thrive, so you provide a healthy, safe, clean, and age-appropriate classroom atmosphere that promotes healthy growth and development. Much of your time is spent working alongside your Lead Teacher to coordinate and implement the educational curriculum, as well as helping create classroom activities that are based on practices and standards that are appropriate for early childhood settings. Further, you are sure to adapt all daily routines and activities to individual interests and needs.

To create a thriving preschool environment, you consistently tap into your cultural competency skills as you consider each child's background to develop programs that meet the diverse cultural, linguistic, and familial needs of our students. Being personable and positive, you enjoy forging positive family relationships that focus on establishing clear communication, so families feel comfortable and confident in the services we provide. Finally, to keep operations flowing smoothly, you maintain compliance guidelines, following all state requirements and quality controls, as well as keeping accurate, complete, and timely records of clients, daily meals, and attendance. You also keep up-to-date emergency forms, curriculum plans, development profiles, and other records. At the end of the day, you are proud of the role you play in the futures of our students!

• 21+ years of age
• Completed high school diploma or equivalent
• Can complete training and maintain current status in first aid, common childhood illnesses, child abuse prevention, and CPR (we provide these trainings)
• Able to pass a medical evaluation
• Can meet physical demands of the position, such as interacting with children at floor level, running, jumping, lifting children, and lifting equipment as well as participating in outdoor activities, field trips, and swimming as needed

The ability to speak Spanish is a plus! Are you passionate about education? Are you empathetic and caring? Do you enjoy working with youth? Can you create a thriving classroom environment where students enjoy coming to school? If yes, give us the chance to review your information.

ARE YOU READY?

If you are excited about this full-time/ part-time Teaching Assistant opportunity at our preschool, don't delay. Apply today!

Location: 45211

Must be able to pass a background check if hired.