Assistant Pre-K Teacher

Overview Join our vibrant early childhood education team as an Assistant Pre-K Teacher, where your enthusiasm and dedication will help foster a nurturing, engaging, and educational environment for young learners. In this role, you will support lead teachers in implementing curriculum plans, managing classroom activities, and promoting positive behavior among preschool children. Your energy and commitment will contribute to laying a strong foundation for children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact during the formative years of childhood. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about early childhood education, values relationship-based care, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on helping children grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Our Pre-K program is rooted in intentional learning experiences, play-based exploration, and strong classroom relationships. The Assistant Teacher will work closely with the Lead Teacher and administrative team to help create a warm, engaging, and well-managed classroom environment that supports school readiness and whole-child development. This position offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within our expanding early learning program. Key Responsibilities Support the Lead Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans, classroom routines, and age-appropriate learning activities Help maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment Foster positive relationships with children through patience, encouragement, and responsive interactions Assist with transitions, meals, toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and daily classroom flow Encourage social-emotional growth, independence, and positive peer interactions Support classroom behavior management using positive guidance techniques Communicate professionally and compassionately with families during drop-off, pick-up, and throughout the day as needed Collaborate closely with fellow teachers and administrators to ensure consistency and strong teamwork across the center Maintain compliance with all Ohio licensing and center policies and procedures Participate in trainings, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development opportunities Qualifications/Experience High school diploma or equivalent required Experience working with young children preferred CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, or willingness to pursue professional development is a plus Prior classroom experience working with preschool or early childhood education is highly preferred. Ability to work collaboratively and professionally within a team environment Strong communication and organizational skills Dependable, adaptable, and able to remain calm in a busy classroom setting Must be able to meet all state-required background checks and training requirements Demonstrated commitment to child welfare or early intervention programs. Familiarity with daycare settings or private school environments demonstrates adaptability to diverse educational contexts. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children, values meaningful relationships, and understands the importance of creating a calm, engaging classroom environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, supportive, eager to learn, and invested in becoming an important part of our Flourish community. As our program continues to grow, we value team members who demonstrate leadership potential, initiative, and a long-term interest in early childhood education. Opportunities for increased classroom leadership and advancement may become available in future program planning. Benefits & Perks Supportive and relationship-focused team culture Professional development opportunities Leadership growth potential Paid Time Off Employee childcare considerations (if applicable) Meaningful work making a direct impact on children and families in the community To apply, please submit your resume and a brief introduction sharing why you are interested in joining the Flourish team.

Pay:

$11.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person