TEACHER ASSISTANT for the 2026-2027
Start Date: August 24th - May 26th
Middleburg Early Education Center
7171 Pearl Road
Middleburg Hts., OH 44130
Middleburg Early Education Center, a school where inclusion is typical and everyone is special, has an opening for a caring, self-starter, who has the ability to take direction and follow instructions.
What We Provide:
- Competitive pay $14.00-$16.00 per hour
- 12-30 hours per week (9am - 11:30am or 9 am - 3 pm) M-F
- $1000 Sign on Bonus
- PTO days
- Paid training & mentorship program
- Positive & rewarding workplace
- Potential for growth & advancement
Job Description
- Part-time position Mornings M-F (9-11:30am) or M-F (9-3pm)
- Complete assignments given by classroom teacher for individual or groups of students
- Interact with children, joining in or initiating play, directing attention to activity with verbal cues and redirection
- Provide models and prompts to encourage participation of children
- Assist with daily clean-up of activities, wiping tables, organizing toys
- Change diapers or clothing of children as necessary, using safe hygiene practice
- Attend required staff meeting and trainings
- Communicate effectively with lead teacher in regards to observations of specific children
- Complete any other assignments as requested by director, teachers, or therapist
Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum high school diploma and 6 hours of early childhood education or previous experience of two years in daycare or preschool
- Timely completion of licensing requirements of Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services
- Acceptance and understanding of children with individual differences and special needs.
- Ability to effectively communicate and relate well with children and adults
- Must pass BCH and FBI Fingerprinting
- Proactive and team-oriented attitude
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
- fingerprint clearance (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Cleveland, OH 44130 (Required)
Work Location: In person
