Licensed Pre-K Teacher - Nisonger Center

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks qualified professionals for Pre-K Licensed Education programs. The role involves developing and delivering individualized instruction, creating and implementing IEPs, and planning daily and long-term activities to support each child's goals.

Candidates must hold licensure, have experience with developmental disabilities, and be prepared to undergo background checks and offers may require health screenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; advanced degree desirable.
• Active Educator Licensure from Ohio Dept of Education as Early Childhood Intervention Specialist or in Early Childhood Education with Prekindergarten Special Needs endorsement required.
• Experience with children with developmental disabilities preferred; certifications in first aid, communicable diseases, and child abuse recognition or eligible to obtain within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development and implementation of curriculum and delivers personalized instruction.
• Designs and aligns IEPs to meet individual goals for each child.
• Develops and monitors daily and long-term developmental and educational planning to support IEP goals.
• Assesses children's progress and provides feedback and progress reports.
• Acts as a child advocate and collaborates with school districts to meet educational needs.

Skills

IEP implementation

Curriculum development

Assessment & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in relevant field

Ohio Dept of Education licensure (Early Childhood)

Job description

Current Employees and Students:

Pre-K Licensed Education provides education to children within inclusive classroom environments. Participates in development and implementation of curriculum; deliver personalized instruction to each child by encouraging interactive learning; may design and establish Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs), develops, integrates and monitors daily and long-term developmental and educational planning in order to meet goals of each child's IEP. Assess the accomplishments of children on a regular basis, provide feedback and progress reporting as required. Serves as a child advocate to ensure social, emotional, physical and educational needs of children are met. Collaborates with school districts to ensure children's educational needs are being met.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable. Active Educator Licensure from Ohio Dept of Education as Early Childhood Intervention Specialist or in Early Childhood Education with supplemental endorsement in Prekindergarten Special Needs required; certification in learning & behavioral disorders preferred. 0 years of relevant experience required. Experience working with children with developmental disabilities required; current first aid, communicable diseases, & child abuse recognition certifications required or acquired within 120 days of hire; current immunizations required.

Will collaborate with the Early Intervention team to support children with IEP's in a preschool setting.

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.