PYC Kindergarten Teacher - Maternity Leave Substitute

Columbus School for Girls; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent day school in Columbus is seeking a full-time Kindergarten Teacher for a maternity leave substitute role from August to November 2025. The ideal candidate will support the PYC by co-teaching, planning curriculum, and ensuring student safety. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and demonstrate a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in math and Structured Literacy instruction in early childhood.
• Understanding of the value of an all-girls education.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as a lead co-teacher in the kindergarten classroom.
• Plan curriculum and project work with co-teachers.
• Supervise students to ensure their safety and well-being.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or child development

Master’s degree

Job description

PYC Kindergarten Teacher - Maternity Leave Substitute

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August 2025 - November 2025

August 2025 - November 2025

Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is an independent day school in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1898, serving diverse students in grades pre-k through grade 12. CSG empowers girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders. As a leader in the education of girls and young women, it is a vibrant community of more than 565 students, 135 faculty and staff, and 2,500 active alumnae. CSG’s 8-acre academic campus in the beautiful Bexley neighborhood is a ten-minute drive from downtown Columbus, a city bustling with artistic, civic, and shopping experiences. Having just completed a strategic plan to guide the School’s direction over the next several years, CSG offers an exceptional, student-centered academic experience with strong offerings in the arts, an impressive athletic program, and a health and wellness curriculum that is unique in Central Ohio. This combination of academics and skills ensures that CSG students will be well prepared for life beyond CSG. The Program for Young Children (PYC) serves more than 75 children, aged three- to six-years-old.

Columbus School for Girls seeks to hire an energetic and creative full-time Kindergarten Teacher - Maternity Leave Substitute to begin in August 2025 up to November 2025.

The teacher will support the PYC by co-teaching with the kindergarten team in the following ways:

• Work collaboratively as a lead co-teacher in the kindergarten classroom to provide the highest quality education and care for the children.
• Possess experience in or demonstrate an interest in working with the Reggio Emilia approach to learning.
• Plan curriculum and project work with co-teachers and studio teacher.
• Supervise students to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Possess experience in math and Structured Literacy instruction in early childhood.
• Support and extend student work in the classroom through the use of questioning and reflection, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.
• Demonstrate a willingness to support and guide children to research and express their ideas through multiple materials.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities May Include The Following

• Prepare a snack in the morning before school.
• Be an active partner in supporting the learning of children by providing the scaffolding that ensures a well-run kindergarten program.
• Accompany students to PE, music, library, and lunch.
• Provide written documentation of student growth using portfolios and continuums.
• Take and type notes and photographs for documentation.
• Organize photos and typed documents on the computer.
• Attend planning, division, department, and full faculty and staff meetings, as requested.
• Attend parent meetings.
• Participate in Admission events.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in Before Hours, lunch, recess, and student pick-up.
• Participate in field trips and CSG traditions and events as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the PYC.
  

Experience, Characteristics, Qualities

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably with a background in early childhood or child development. Masters degree preferred.
• An understanding of the value of an all-girls education and the eagerness to learn about the best ways to help young women of promise to reach their full potential as learners and leaders.
• Excellent communication skills, a genuine appreciation for and an understanding of the development of young children, a sense of humor, and the ability to work well within a diverse, collaborative environment.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift or run after a child and be outside in inclement weather.
• Travel throughout the campus to complete their duties.
  
  

Interested candidates should apply on the Career page of our website at: https://www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/about/careers and submit a cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for this specific position including a resume

Columbus School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

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