Split Shift Assistant Teacher
Company: Child Development Centers, Inc.
Location: Seneca
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Summary: The Assistant Teacher
is responsible for actively helping and supporting the Lead Teacher
in providing overall care and education to children in the
classroom. This position is for a split-shift. Responsibilities and
Duties: Assist with the implementation of compliance to
CDC-Creative Curriculum. Consult tools and trainings to execute
standard CDC initiatives, i.e., play plans and intentional play.
Maintain an effective level of high-quality verbal engagement all
day with the children. Partner with other staff, in the class, to
achieve consistent value among all interactions with the children.
Manage day-to-day classroom activities, including Creative
Curriculum, intentional play, bathroom breaks, meals, etc. as
opportunities for significant interactions with the children.
Implement brain-based techniques from CDC research base and
in-house specialists to effectively assist children with
self-regulation and classroom behaviors. Apply CLASS-based
practices to ensure superior interactions, particularly for
instructional support. Participate in CDC literacy initiative for
emergent writing and reading by supporting the children’s
development and progress with successful literacy strategies.
Attend post-observational conferences to discuss strengths, areas
for growth, and overall alignment with high-quality practices.
Supervise children in the classroom at all times. Be responsible
for reporting developmental and behavioral concerns to the Center
Director. Ensure the classroom and all equipment are clean,
well-maintained and safe. Attend two home visits and complete two
parent-teacher conferences, dependent on what program you work in.
Other duties as assigned. Adhere to all CDC policies and procedures
as set forth in the policy manual. Qualifications/ Requirements:
High school diploma Minimum 2 years of experience working directly
with children. Superior decision-making, problem solving, time
management and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written
communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work
both independently and collaboratively. Proper attendance is
required. Employees are expected to arrive on time, every day, able
and available to work. May require travel to other centers within
the county. Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for long
periods throughout the workday with intermittent periods of
sitting, walking, and occasional bending, twisting, stooping,
reaching and grasping as necessary to carry out essential job
duties. Dexterity requirements range from coordinated movements of
fingers and hands to simple movements of feet, legs, and torso as
necessary to carry out essential job duties. Lifting and carrying
of children and/or objects up to 50 pounds. This job description is
not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or
new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. At
Child Development Centers Inc., we are committed to providing an
environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities
are available to all applicants and employees without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth,
lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age,
physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including
characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any
other characteristic protected by applicable law. Child Development
Centers Inc., believes that diversity and inclusion among our
employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit,
develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse
candidate pool.
Keywords: Child Development Centers, Inc., Elyria , Split Shift Assistant Teacher, Education / Teaching , Seneca, Ohio
