Westwood Assistant Infant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

$300 Sign-On Bonus!

Job Title: Assistant Infant Teacher

Location: In person at 4008 Westwood Northern Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45211

Job Hours: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5pm

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; CDA or associate’s degree in early childhood education preferred.
• Knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with families and staff.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to obtain.

Job Summary:

• The Assistant Teacher supports the healthy development and school readiness of young children by supervising and actively engaging them in daily early learning activities. This role emphasizes building nurturing relationships with children and forming strong partnerships with families to support each child’s holistic development. Working closely with lead teachers, the Classroom Assistant helps select and implement curriculum aligned with early childhood assessments and promotes a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administration
  • Maintain accurate attendance records and required documentation.
  • Adjust and document lesson plans to support individual child needs.
  • Share in housekeeping duties and follow up with families as needed.
  • Use classroom materials responsibly to reduce waste and control costs.
• Direct Service & Program Quality
  • Conduct required developmental assessments (e.g., DECA, Galileo).
  • Actively supervise and engage children to support their holistic development while maintaining required ratios.
  • Implement age-appropriate lesson plans blending child- and teacher-led activities.
  • Model positive behavior and ensure child safety and well-being at all times.
  • Meet all regulatory and quality standards.
  • Support children's social skills and apply trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Maintain a safe, engaging, and well-organized learning environment.
  • Participate in training, professional development, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Apply coaching feedback, especially in demonstration classroom settings.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Build strong partnerships with families through regular, respectful communication.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and represent the agency professionally.
  • Attend team meetings, events, and required trainings.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to support classroom and program needs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support classroom success and child development goals.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $15-$17/hr
• Full benefits package includes:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition assistance
  • Public Loan Forgiveness eligibility
  • Paid time off and holidays

About Us:

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati’s most prolific non-profit organization, specializing in education, therapeutic health services, and autism support for vulnerable youth and their families. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for both staff and clients.

Our Culture:

We believe in leading with compassion, respect, and accountability. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

Work Environment:

Exposed to office, community, and home environments. Exposed to adults with mental health diagnoses and associated children. May be exposed to shouting and clients who may be verbally and physically aggressive.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely in changing weather conditions required.

Apply today to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in our community!