Assistant Teacher

RIVERTREE CHRISTIAN
  • Massillon, OH
  • $13–$15 Per Hour
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Job Description

Join Our Team: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Are you passionate about guiding young hearts and minds in a loving, faith-centered environment? We are looking for a dedicated and energetic Assistant Teacher to join our early childhood education team! In this role, you will work alongside lead educators to create a safe, engaging, and spiritually nurturing classroom where children can learn, grow, and explore.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Supportive Culture: Collaborative, team-oriented environment rooted in faith, encouragement, and mutual respect.

Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, in-service training, and early childhood education development.

Impactful Ministry: Direct opportunities to nurture children’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual development every day.

What You’ll Do (Essential Responsibilities)

Daily Classroom Engagement & Care

Warm Welcome: Greet each child enthusiastically, creating a safe, welcoming, and orderly classroom environment that encourages exploration.

Instructional Support: Assist in preparing and leading daily indoor/outdoor educational activities aligned with our curriculum.

Child Well-Being: Supervise active play, toileting, bathroom routines, and family-style meal/snack times with a continuous focus on child health and safety.

Individualized Attention: Review medical and developmental histories for each student to tailor care and support their unique learning needs.

Teamwork & Administration

Record Keeping: Help maintain accurate daily attendance, meal tracking, and ongoing developmental progress records.

Positive Collaboration: Partner with lead teachers on classroom management, discipline, and building a supportive team atmosphere.

Documentation & Discretion: Protect confidential information and maintain written documentation whenever a child’s progress or well-being requires special attention.

Periodic & Community Involvement

Participate in staff meetings, open houses, family events, and required state/agency in-service training.

What We’re Looking For (Position Requirements)

Communication & Relatability: Excellent oral and written English communication skills; able to speak respectfully and warmly with parents, staff, and children.

Education & Credentials: Prefer Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field), plus active CPR & First-Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Experience: At least 1–2 years working with toddlers in a licensed preschool or childcare setting.

Faith & Mindset: An active personal commitment to Jesus Christ, using biblical principles for daily living to nurture a loving, respectful, and engaging faith-based environment.

Adaptability & Teamwork: Flexibile team player open to sharing ideas, receiving feedback, and adapting activities to meet individual children's needs.

Child Development Mindset: Knowledgeable (or eager to grow) in early childhood practices, with the emotional control and maturity to handle dynamic classroom situations gracefully.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Physical Activity: Frequently lifting children (up to 40 lbs), bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, and sitting on the floor.

    Safety & Responsiveness: Must be able to hear, observe, and move/sprint quickly in the event of an emergency.

    Environment: Energetic and active classroom atmosphere with moderate to loud noise levels.






Compensation details: 13-15 Hourly Wage



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Numbers & Facts

LocationMassillon, OH
Salary$13–$15 Per Hour

Skills

  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Child Developmentunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Early Childhood Educationunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • First Aidunmatched
  • Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
  • Nursery School and Preschoolunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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