Contingent Teacher

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. seeks an early childhood education support role to design and supervise age-appropriate curriculum while maintaining a safe learning environment.

You will work with children, parents, and a team of volunteers and student teachers to deliver engaging activities. Qualifications include a High School Diploma; a Bachelor's in Early Childhood is preferred, with a CDA or equivalent certification highly regarded.

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in planning curriculum based on child development.
• Create a welcoming environment for children and parents; assist with parent/teacher conferences.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to part-time assistants, volunteers, and students.
• Monitor children and report unusual symptoms to parents or administrator.
• Maintain attendance, meal counts, and conference records; keep classroom logs.
• Utilize Center materials and participate in community workshops to support education.

Skills

Excellent communication

Supervision ability

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's in Early Childhood (preferred)

Tools

State Licensing knowledge

SUTQ knowledge

Job description

Overview:

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 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"