Early Childhood Senior Educator

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University’s Schoenbaum Family Center at Weinland Park seeks an Early Childhood Senior Educator responsible for daily classroom operations, planning weekly curriculum, lessons, and educational programming within Head Start and CACFP standards. The role involves coordinating schedules, documenting development, and collaborating with co-teachers to meet school goals.

The position emphasizes coaching, family conferences, ongoing professional development, and adherence to licensing and

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor's level degree or equivalent in education/early & middle childhood.
• Master's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Models and coaches others on evidence-based practices in EHE demonstration school.
• Provides on-site coaching and mentoring to university graduate/undergraduate students’ placements.
• Knowledgeable about and adheres to local, state and federal grant and enrollment pathway requirements and licensing rules.

Skills

Evidence-based practices

Coaching and mentoring

Grant & licensing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Early Childhood Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Title

Early Childhood Senior Educator

Department

EHE | Schoenbaum Family Center at Weinland Park

Teacher has ultimate responsibility for the effective daily operation of the classroom while fostering an environment, which supports a professional and collaborative work setting. The Teacher establishes the coordination of planning of weekly curriculum, daily lessons/experience, and educational programming within the framework of the school philosophy. The incumbent plans and implements research within the classrooms and overall program as well as, conducts and assures completion of child/program assessments within allocated time frames. With the other classrooms teachers, the Teacher sets goals and makes classroom adjustments accordingly within regards to child data and research outcomes. The incumbent coordinates classroom schedules, supervises/mentors co-teachers, school aides, interns, student assistants and provides coaching sessions as needed in conjunction with the Vice Principal. Teacher updates documentation of development and lessons, both inside and outside of the classroom quarterly and gains insight from co-teachers to accomplish. The incumbent participates in staff meetings and serves as the classroom or school representative on department, college, university and community committees/projects as needed. Teacher oversees conferences with families and produces assessment reports/documentation for families. Teacher attends ongoing professional development programs, updates and maintains Child Plus database for classroom, and adheres to all licensing and Step-Up to Quality requirements. Finally, the Teacher adheres to and implements the Head Start Performance Standards and reporting requirement, adheres to and implements the Child and Adult Care Food program (CACFP) standards and reporting requirement, and plans scheduling within the classroom for planned or unplanned days off by other staff in conjunction with the Vice Principal.

• 65% Models and coaches others on evidence-based practices in EHE demonstration school. Establishes the coordination of planning of weekly curriculum, daily lessons/experiences, and educational programming within the framework of the model demonstration school; sets goals and makes classroom adjustments accordingly within regards to child data and research outcomes. Coordinates classroom schedules
• 25% Provides on-site coaching and mentoring to university graduate/undergraduate students’ educational placements in the model demonstration school. Supports diverse families and children in the model demonstration school through a relationship-based model that supports school readiness skills, creative environments that are inclusive and culturally and linguistically responsive and models best practices for early care and education.
• 10% Knowledgeable about and adheres to local, state and federal grant and enrollment pathway requirements and state licensing laws, rules and regulations.

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in educa-early & middle childhood Additional Education Desired Master's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Required training and certification: All employees are required to complete and maintain certification in first aid/communicable disease, infant/child CPR, child abuse recognition training, and any other DCY mandated training. Reliable transportation, required; requires successful completion of reference and background check(s).

Additional Information

Location: Schoenbaum Family Center (0933) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.