Assistant Teacher

Make a difference every day in the lives of young children. We look forward to meeting you!

At Mini University, we believe every child deserves caring, knowledgeable educators who inspire curiosity, build confidence, and create a lifelong love of learning. If you are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, we'd love to meet you!

As an Assistant Teacher, you will partner with Lead Teachers to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom where children can learn, grow, and thrive. You'll help build meaningful relationships with children and families while supporting a nationally recognized, research-based early learning program.

What You'll Do

As an Assistant Teacher, you will:

• Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through engaging daily experiences.
• Help implement our research-based Creative Curriculum and developmentally appropriate learning activities.
• Encourage language development through meaningful conversations and interactive learning.
• Foster positive behavior using Conscious Discipline strategies.
• Create engaging science, literacy, art, and play experiences that spark curiosity and creativity.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Actively supervise children and ensure all health, safety, licensing, and NAEYC standards are followed.
• Communicate professionally with families about their child's daily experiences and development.
• Work collaboratively with your teaching team to provide exceptional care and education.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuous learning opportunities.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for individuals who:

• Have a passion for working with young children.
• Enjoy building positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Believe every child deserves a high-quality early learning experience.
• Are dependable, positive, and committed to teamwork.
• Embrace learning and professional growth.
• Value collaboration, respect, excellence, and lifelong learning.

Why Mini University?

At Mini University, we're more than a childcare center—we're a community of educators committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

You'll enjoy:

• Professional coaching and mentorship
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Research-based curriculum and classroom resources
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teams
• A mission-driven organization committed to excellence
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children every single day

If you're ready to begin or continue your career in early childhood education with an organization that values quality, relationships, and professional growth, apply today!

Mini University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS of the ASSISTANT TEACHER POSITION:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) or NAEYC equivalent (12 semester hours in ECE, Elementary Education, Child Development, or Early Intervention) and CPL 2.
• Basic Health Training - Current certification in each of the following areas: Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR, Child Abuse Recognition & Prevention, and Common Childhood Illnesses. Applicants without certification in these areas may still be considered for this position, however, if hired, certification in these areas is required according to the timeline on the PD Plan. Assistant Teachers must always maintain current certification in all these classes.
• Continuing Education & Professional Development (PD) - PD Plans will be used to guide future professional growth, ensuring that educational goals are met. Assistant Teachers must continue taking college level ECE courses or obtain a minimum of 15 hours/year of Ohio Approved in-service to ensure they remain current with the latest research and meet all regulatory requirements from the Department of Children and Youth (DCY) and the Ohio Department of Education (ODE).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS of the ASSISTANT TEACHER POSITION:
Assistant Teachers must:
1. be willing and able to impart information and orally communicate with children, families and others.
2. be willing and able to understand and respond to oral communications and directions.
3. be willing and able to read, write, understand and respond to written instructions, communications and materials.
4. have the capacity to ensure the safety of, observe, and assess all situations involving a child, a group of children and co-workers.
5. have mobility, strength, and dexterity to be able to lift a child weighing up to 40 pounds; interact at each child's level; and retrieve children who wander and/or run from the group.