Contingent Sub-1

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Street (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking an experienced early childhood education professional to design, implement, and supervise an age-appropriate curriculum while ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for children and families.

Responsibilities include coordinating with staff and volunteers, maintaining records, communicating with parents, and supporting children's educational growth through community workshops and Center resources.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent coursework with a focus in Early Childhood, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Staff supervision

State licensing knowledge

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelors in Early Childhood (preferred)

Two-year certification or CDA (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.

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.

Additional Information

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

Company Culture

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We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.

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It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.