Early Childhood Lab School Teacher, CECH Arlitt Center

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati is looking for a lead/associate teacher for its early childhood program at the Arlitt Center. This role involves teaching in a multi-age preschool setting, collaborating with families, and overseeing university students. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of teaching experience, with a passion for early childhood education and community engagement.

Benefits

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Flexible spending accounts

Generous vacation and sick leave

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off

6 weeks of paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Early Childhood Education.
• One year of teaching experience.
• Must meet training requirements and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a collaborative teacher in a multi-age preschool program.
• Organize and maintain classrooms and outdoor learning environments.
• Supervise and evaluate the work of university students.

Skills

Collaboration

Classroom Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Job description

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

Serve as a lead/associate teacher in the laboratory child development center at the Arlitt Center for Education, Research, and Sustainability to demonstrate high-level early education teaching practices.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a collaborative teacher for a varied group of children in a multi-age preschool program
• Organize and maintain classrooms, outdoor learning environments, and equipment to establish a safe, healthy, and nurturing early childhood program.
• Build positive partnerships with enrolled children’s families.
• Actively participate within a professional community of learners and engage with the broader early education community.
• Supervise and evaluate the work of university students.
• Collaborate with faculty, colleagues, and graduate students in research and evaluation studies.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Must meet requirements and participate in trainings for ODJFS childcare licensing, NAEYC accreditation, and Head Start standards and maintain a profile with the OCCRA Ohio Professional Registry.
• Must pass a physical and criminal background check.

Required Experience

• One (1) year of teaching experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE).

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link ) Highlights include:

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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