Assistant Teacher

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. seeks an Assistant Teacher for the Main Campus in Columbus, OH. The role designs and implements age-appropriate curriculum and supervises students, volunteers, and part-time staff to maintain a safe, healthy classroom.

Responsibilities include collaborating with families, managing records, and supporting early childhood education growth. A high school diploma is required; a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood is preferred, with CDA or two-year cert encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or related field preferred.
• Two-year certification in early child development or CDA credential preferred.
• Working knowledge of State Licensing regulations, SUTQ, and Center policies.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to supervise and direct part-time staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in curriculum planning based on child development observations to provide a safe environment.
• Welcomes children and families; assists in arranging parent/teacher conferences.
• Supervises and delegates classroom responsibilities to part-time assistants, volunteers, and student teachers.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in the classroom and attends to routines.
• Monitors children and reports unusual symptoms to parents or administrator.
• Maintains attendance, meal counts, conference reports, and other required classroom records.
• Assists in using Center materials and resources; participates in community workshops.

Skills

Licensing regs

SUTQ knowledge

Center policies

Excellent communication

Supervise assistants

Early childhood experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood (preferred)

CDA credential or two-year cert (preferred)

Job description

## Assistant TeacherApply: Main Campus, Columbus, OH: Full time: Posted Today: R-28397**Overview:****Job Description Summary:**Designs, implements, and supervises age-appropriate curriculum, manages classroom activities and interactions, supervises students and volunteers, and maintains a safe and healthy environment.**Job Description:****Essential Functions:*** Collaborates in planning curriculum based upon knowledge of child development and observations to provide an optimal and safe environment for young children.* Provides a welcoming environment for children and parents and collaborates in arranging and conducting parent/teacher conferences.* Supervises and delegates classroom responsibilities to part-time assistant teachers, volunteers, and student teachers. Maintains cleanliness and order in the classroom.* Provides supervision that ensures children are constantly attended by Center staff. Monitors children in the group and reports any unusual symptoms to parents or administrator.* Maintains all required records including attendance, meal counts, conference reports, and prepares other required classroom records.* Assists the development and educational growth of the Center by utilizing and maintaining Center materials and resources and participating in community workshops.**Education Requirement:*** High School Diploma or equivalent, required.* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent coursework with a focus in Early Childhood, preferred.**Certifications:**Two-year certification in early child development, or CDA credential, preferred.**Skills:*** Working knowledge of State Licensing regulations, SUTQ, and Center policies.* Excellent communication skills.* Ability to supervise and provide direction for part-time assistant teachers, students, and volunteers.* Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.**Experience:**Experience in an early childhood education program, preferred.**Physical Requirements:**OCCASIONALLY: Chemicals/Medications, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Working Outdoors, hot temperatures, cold temperaturesFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Standing, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near**Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:**Able to multi-task within a fast-paced environment.\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"