Early Childhood Teacher (D/HH) - Early Learning Services

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

11 paid holidays per year

Education and Development Funds

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

Ohio Deaf & Blind Education Services (ODBES) is seeking a dedicated teacher to work with Deaf/HH preschool students at ACC/ELC. The role focuses on developing early literacy, communication and social skills in a loving, child-centered setting.

The position requires Ohio teaching licensure or a Grow Your Own pathway, SLPI proficiency within a year, and experience in early childhood or special education is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site role in Columbus, OH.

Qualifications

• Must maintain valid Ohio teaching licensure for grade level, subject area or special class assignment.
• Grow Your Own program path to licensure is acceptable.
• Advanced level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) within one year of hire; intermediate level minimum at hire.
• Preferred early learning childhood experience and/or special education knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Teach preschool-level content to Deaf/HH students.
• Support development of social, emotional and developmental skills.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and assessments for early learners.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families to support student growth.

Skills

Education

Educational Support

Adaptability

Developing Others

Emotional Intelligence

Leading Others

Presenting

Education

Ohio teaching licensure

Grow Your Own licensure path

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Ohio Deaf & Blind Edu Services

Agency Contact Name and Information: Kimberly Basil; [e-mail]

Work Location

500 Morse Road
Columbus, Ohio, 43214
United States

Compensation: In accordance with OEA ODBES teacher scale

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: M-F, 1st Shift

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OEA Scope

Primary Job Skill: Education

Who We Are

Here at the Alice Cogswell Center (ACC) and Early Learning Center (ELC), we follow a child centered approach. At the ELC, we serve children ages 3-5 with hearing loss, and students with visual impairments. Each child has a unique personality and their own strengths. We respect and encourage each child on their path to learn and grow socially, emotionally, physically and educationally. We believe children grow and develop best when given hands on activities where they can explore and try new things with support and encouragement along the way. We provide the opportunity for children to try a variety of learning experiences throughout the day: fine and gross motor, art, language and literacy, math, and other large and small group activities where we practice valuable communication skills. In all of these areas, we strive to build strong values in our children, self-esteem and respect and caring for others.

What You'll Do

The Early Learning Center is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher to teach young students, who are Deaf/HH, subject matter at a preschool level and support development of social, emotional, developmentally appropriate skills.

Additional Information

• Please note, this is a reposted position.
• The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.
• The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Kimberly Basil at 614-644-5968 or [e-mail].
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for a position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*.

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Must maintain valid Ohio teaching licensure for grade level, subject area or special class assignment

OR - The Ohio School for the Deaf has a strong Grow Your Own program. Applicants will be considered if qualifications indicate a path to licensure for the above license.

Must demonstrate Advanced level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) within one year of hire, Intermediate level minimum requirement at hire.

Preferred early learning childhood experience and/or special education knowledge (multiple disabilities).

May be required to seek van certification.

Job Skills: Education, Educational Support, Adaptability, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Leading Others, Presenting

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.