Therapeutic Assistant Teacher

Westwood Child Care Program Full Time Cincinnati, OH, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $16.50 To $18.00 Hourly

Therapeutic Assistant Teacher – Early Education

We seeking a caring, patient, and engaging Therapeutic Assistant Teacher to join our CoStars Growing Stars Classroom.

In this role, you'll help create a nurturing, structured, and inclusive learning environment where preschool-aged children can grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Working alongside lead teachers and a multidisciplinary team, you'll support developmentally appropriate learning activities, individualized behavioral strategies, and trauma-informed practices tailored to each child's needs.

You'll also build meaningful partnerships with families, helping children develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

At Best Point Education & Behavioural Health, we believe taking care of our employees is essential to taking care of our community. That's why we offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. Our benefit costs are approximately 38% lower than those of other organizations our size, helping you keep more of what you earn.

$16.50 - $18/ hr

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting as low as $27 per paycheck for eligible employees.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions up to $1,200 annually for eligible plans covering two or more people.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Free preventive care and wellness programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential emotional, financial, legal, and personal support.
• Pet insurance options.
• Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match.
• Employer-paid life insurance valued at 2.5 times annual salary, up to $300,000, for eligible employees.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Educational loan forgiveness support and resources.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• 10% tuition discount for online programs through the University of Cincinnati.
• Leadership Academy and professional development programs at no cost.
• Interest-free personal computer loan program.
• Employee referral bonus opportunities, with bonuses up to $1,000.
• Continuing education opportunities and licensure supervision, where applicable.

Time Away

• Generous paid time off (PTO), up to 34 days off in the first year for eligible employees.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement.
• Work-life balance support.

What You'll Do

Early Learning & Classroom Support

• Supervise and engage children in daily classroom activities that promote social-emotional development, learning, and school readiness.
• Partner with lead teachers to implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and early childhood curriculum.
• Balance child-led exploration with teacher-guided activities to encourage curiosity, independence, and growth.
• Help children develop positive social skills, problem-solving abilities, emotional regulation, and healthy interactions with peers.
• Model appropriate behavior and communication while encouraging children to build confidence and independence.
• Adapt activities and lesson plans to support individual learning goals and classroom needs.

Social-Emotional & Therapeutic Support

• Use trauma-informed, RCFP, and co-regulation practices to respond to children's social-emotional and emerging behavioral health needs.
• Assist with implementing individualized behavioral support plans and classroom strategies.
• Help maintain a calm, predictable, and supportive classroom environment.
• Assist with developmental assessments, including DECA, Teaching Strategies, and Ages and Stages assessments.
• Collaborate with team members to monitor children's progress and identify opportunities for additional support.
• Support transitions into and out of the therapeutic classroom to help children experience successful changes in their educational environment.

Child Safety & Classroom Environment

• Maintain active supervision of children and monitor their interactions throughout the day.
• Create a safe, healthy, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Follow all applicable childcare licensing, accreditation, and Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) standards.
• Maintain daily attendance records and complete required classroom documentation accurately and on time.
• Share housekeeping responsibilities and help maintain organized, clean classroom spaces.
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