Assistant Teacher

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital seeks an educator to design and supervise age-appropriate curriculum, manage classroom activities, and maintain a safe environment for young children.

The role includes supervising assistants and volunteers, coordinating with parents, and maintaining essential records while ensuring compliance with licensing and center policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or coursework focus in Early Childhood is preferred.
• Two-year certification in early child development or CDA credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in planning curriculum based on child development observations.
• Create a welcoming environment for children and parents; assist with conferences.
• Supervise part-time staff, volunteers, and student teachers; maintain classroom order.
• Monitor children and report any unusual symptoms to parents or administrator.
• Maintain attendance, meal counts, conference reports, and other records.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervision

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood (preferred)

Job description

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 temperatures

FREQUENTLY: 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, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: 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”