Teaching Assistant (College) jobs in Columbus, OH

Assistant Teacher

The Teaching Tree is an Early Learning Academy located in Powell, OH where we focus on helping to change the world by educating and caring for children so they become successful, kind and caring lifelong learners.

We are looking for a dynamic, high energy and loving teacher to join our team and help us nurture and care for the little ones at our school. Our Floater/Assistant Teachers need to be flexible, dependable and able to take direction. Our Floaters/Assistant Teachers support our lead teachers in classrooms. The excitement of being a floater is that you get to do a little of everything and your daily routine changes day to day.  Some days these teachers help support our Lead teachers in the classroom or help give them time for lesson planning. Other days the floater may help with breaks or cover a classroom when a teacher is out. Their role is to support the Lead teacher in the whichever classroom they are covering. Our Floaters/Assistant Teachers typically get to know all of the different classrooms in our center by spending time in each room.

Here at The Teaching Tree ELA we are big on TEAMWORK and creating a community of our staff, families and the children within our school. We believe that staff work best in an environment where they feel supported and valued. We understand that staff who feel supported and valued show up fully at work. Everyday and do their best to help nurture and teach our children.

Hourly Pay $15-$18 based on previous experience and level of education!

Our Teachers….

• Create a warm, inviting, and supportive classroom environment with fun and creative age appropriate activities to match our exciting weekly themes
• Are committed to upholding our safety standards and providing a safe environment for the children to learn
• Have honest and open communication with all families, children and co-workers 
• Observe and assess children's development and interests (we conduct assessments and parent teacher conferences in the Fall and Spring)
• Guide and learn alongside children as they explore and investigate their world
• Track children’s progress and report to parents in our interactive Kangarootime app
• Collaborate with other teachers 
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with ODJFS rules and regulations 

Why do our staff love working here? 

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Events (ex. Staff lunches, breakfasts, a treat cart, Staff outings)
• Monthly Raffle Drawings and Prizes
• Teacher of the Month Awards and Prizes 
• Staff Birthday and work Anniversary Celebrations 
• Fully Stocked Staff Lounge with Snacks and Beverages 
• Competitive pay scale $15-$17 an hour based on previous experience and level of education

Applicants must have….

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with families and co-workers
• Basic IPAD knowledge or willingness to learn how to use our Kangaroo Time app
• Experience in a childcare center preferred
• High School Diploma required
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to pass state and federal background check requirements

Benefits we offer….

• Accrued Paid Personal and Vacation Time
• Certification in Child First Aid/CPR
• Discounted Childcare
• A set predictable schedule
• 401K
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance 
• CDA scholarship program yearly 
• Professional Development Trainings
• Competitive pay scale