Miami Valley CDC·London, Ohio
The Assistant Teacher will support the Lead Teacher in maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment for children ages 3-5. Responsibilities include assisting with daily routines, implementing lesson plans, and fostering the social, emotional, and cognitive growth of students.
Grow Young Minds. Grow Futures. Grow Impact.
Miami Valley Child Development Centers (MVCDC) is seeking an Assistant Teacher – Head Start who believes that nurturing relationships and high-quality early learning set the stage for lifelong success. In this role, you’ll work alongside a Lead Teacher to support a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom for children ages 3–5. You’ll help bring lessons to life, support daily routines, and foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
You’ll also partner with families, collaborate with your classroom team, and support children with diverse needs. This is an ideal opportunity for an early childhood professional who is passionate about making a meaningful impact and growing their career in early learning.
The ideal candidate is an early childhood professional passionate about early learning and child development. The role requires the ability to collaborate effectively with a classroom team and support children with diverse needs.
Market context
In Ohio, teaching assistant roles are typically in steady demand because schools need dependable support staff who can work with children in classroom and activity settings. These positions are competitive when candidates can meet state or accreditation requirements, show reliability, and bring the energy and physical engagement needed for indoor and outdoor work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and highlight child-focused experience in your application.