Assistant Teacher - Nisonger Center

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking passionate individuals to join their team. This role involves supervising classroom activities, ensuring the holistic development of children, and collaborating with a dedicated support team. Candidates will have the opportunity to influence young lives positively while adhering to state licensing rules and the center's philosophy. With a focus on professional growth and community involvement, this position offers a rewarding path in education. If you are committed to fostering a nurturing environment for children and have the required qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching infant, toddler, or preschool-age children is preferred.
• Certification in first aid, CPR, and child abuse recognition training required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily planning for the classroom in collaboration with the support team.
• Implements health, safety, and security processes including meal counting.
• Participates in professional development and contributes to center-wide teams.

Skills

Classroom Management

Child Development

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Assists in supervising and integrating daily and long-term planning for the classroom in collaboration with the support team and other classroom team members. Ensures the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of children are met based on the Center's philosophy, curriculum, policies, and state licensing rules. Assists with implementing, evaluating, and communicating classroom programming, routines, and procedures. Supports classroom management by completing paperwork, providing training, evaluating, and problem-solving with the team and parents to address classroom issues. Implements health, safety, and security processes and procedures, including CACFP meal counting. Participates in professional development and contributes to center-wide and university teams.

Additional Information

For more information, visit https://nisonger.osu.edu/.

This position is eligible to be hired at different career levels depending on department needs.

Education Requirements

• Technical (T1) Level: High School Diploma/GED required.
• Technical (T2) Level: Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Technical (T3) Level: Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.

Experience Requirements

• Technical (T1) Level: No experience required; one year of experience preferred.
• Technical (T2) Level: No experience required; two years of experience preferred.
• Technical (T3) Level: No experience required; three years of experience preferred.

Experience teaching infant, toddler, or preschool-age children is preferred. All employees are required to complete and maintain certification in first aid, communicable disease, infant/child CPR, child abuse recognition training, and other mandated training.

Final candidates are subject to a successful background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process.

Career Mapping

FUNCTION: Education

SUBFUNCTION: Early Childhood Education

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Technical