Lead Teacher 3

Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire bonus $1000

Job summary

Ohio State University’s Child Care Program on Ackerman Rd seeks a Lead Teacher 3 to supervise daily and long-term classroom planning, coordinating with the support team and other educators to meet the center's philosophy and licensing requirements.

The role involves implementing health and safety procedures, managing paperwork and staff evaluations, and participating in professional development and university teams, with a focus on nurturing children's social, emotional, physical, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Two to four years of relevant experience is preferred.
• An advanced degree in a relevant field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all daily and long-term planning for the classroom in collaboration with the support team and other classroom team members.
• Ensure the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of the children are met based on the center's philosophy, curriculum, policies, and state licensing rules.
• Implement health, safety, and security processes and procedures, including CACFP meal counting.
• Manage the classroom by completing the necessary paperwork, training, evaluating staff, and problem-solving with the team and parents.
• Participate in professional development and center-wide and university teams, as well as individually planned activities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Title:

Lead Teacher 3

Department:

Human Resources | Child Care Program

Position Overview:

The Lead Teacher supervises and coordinates all daily and long-term planning for the classroom in collaboration with the support team and other classroom team members. Lead teachers ensure that the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of the children are met based on the center's philosophy, curriculum, policies, and state licensing rules. They consistently implement, evaluate, and communicate classroom programming, routines, and procedures. Additionally, they are required to manage the classroom by completing the necessary paperwork, training, evaluating staff, and problem-solving with the team and parents. Our teachers implement health, safety, and security processes and procedures, including CACFP meal counting. Furthermore, they participate in professional development and center-wide and university teams, as well as individually planned activities.

Department Overview:

The Child Care Program is licensed by the State of Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This prestigious recognition has been achieved by less than 10% of early childhood programs nationwide. The NAEYC accreditation is a rigorous, voluntary process by which early childhood programs demonstrate that they meet national standards of excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.

Desired Qualifications:

(We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly)

• Two to four years of relevant experience is preferred.
• An advanced degree in a relevant field is desirable.

The Child Care Program at Ackerman Rd is offering a new hire bonus of $1000. $500 after 6 months of continued employment and another $500 payment after one year of continued employment with the Child Care Center at The Ohio State University!

To learn more about the Child Care Program, please visit our website .

Additional Information:

• Location: Child Care Center (0385)
• 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.