Assistant Preschool Teacher - Avondale

Overview

| Gold-Rated Step Up to Quality | Full-Time | Cincinnati OH 45229 | Benefits Included

Water Lily Learning Center
- Avondale is a Gold-rated Step Up to Quality program serving families in Cincinnati's Avondale neighborhood. Our preschool program supports school readiness, social-emotional growth, and developmentally appropriate learning through the Creative Curriculum. We take pride in building strong, lasting relationships with the Avondale families and children we serve.

The Assistant Preschool Teacher
- Avondale works alongside our Lead Preschool Teacher to create a warm, structured, and engaging learning environment for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 at our Avondale campus. This role is built for someone who brings dependability, warmth, and genuine curiosity about early childhood education.

• Assist the Lead Preschool Teacher in implementing Creative Curriculum lesson plans and learning activities at Avondale
• Support instruction across literacy, math, science, social studies, and creative arts for Avondale preschoolers
• Help facilitate smooth transitions, outdoor play, mealtimes, and daily rest
• Maintain a clean, organized, and developmentally rich classroom following Ohio DCY and Gold standards
• Assist with documentation of children's learning and daily routines as directed by Lead Teacher
• Build positive, consistent relationships with Avondale preschoolers and their families
• Model and reinforce positive behavior expectations throughout the classroom day
• Follow all Water Lily Learning Center, DCY, and Step Up to Quality Gold policies and safety procedures

• High school diploma or equivalent required; ECE coursework, CDA, or Associate degree preferred
• Prior experience in a licensed preschool, childcare, or early education setting preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required prior to working with children
• Knowledge of preschool child development and positive strategies for working with young children
• Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to consistent attendance
• Ability to engage actively in a classroom setting throughout the full shift including floor-level interaction
• Must meet all Ohio DCY employment eligibility requirements including applicable clearances

• Full-time, Monday through Friday
• $14-$17/hr based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and retirement benefits included
• Paid professional development and training

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• NexGenEAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Working Advantage (Employee Discount and Reward Program)
• Balance Care
• Fin Fit Financial Wellness
• Cancer Advocate
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Pay on Demand
• Staff Meetings:
  Monthly paid meetings
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Professional Development
• Weekly Pay
• Employee Referral Program
• Plus More

• Gold-rated Step Up to Quality program rooted in community and family connection in Avondale
• Paid professional development and mentorship from experienced lead educators
• Supportive leadership with strong commitment to staff retention and growth
• Pathway to lead teacher certification with structured support
• Be a difference-maker for Avondale's next generation of school-ready children