School Aide

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Schoenbaum Family Center is seeking a School Aide to assist in supervising children and supporting daily and long‑term classroom planning with teachers and administrators. You will help implement programming, routines, and smooth operation of an early childhood classroom.

Hours are typically 8:00–5:00 or 8:30–5:30 with a 1‑hour break; this temporary role offers 40 hours per week with a potential extension to a full-time position. Target hourly wage is $15–$16.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year experience teaching infant, toddler, or preschool age children.
• Must complete and maintain required certifications (first aid, communicable disease, infant/child CPR, child abuse recognition) and any ODJFS/ODE mandated training.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervising children and planning classroom activities with Teachers and Administrators.
• Support implementation and evaluation of classroom programming and routines.
• Perform operation tasks and administrative paperwork, and coordinate with parents to address classroom issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

First aid certification

CPR certification

Child development knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education (desired)

Job description

Job Title: School Aide

Department: EHE | Schoenbaum Family Center at Weinland Park Lab School

The School Aide assists in supervising children and integrating daily and long-term planning for classrooms in collaboration with Teachers and Administrators in the Schoenbaum Family Center at Weinland Park. The School Aide assists with operation tasks in an early childhood school. The incumbent ensures social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of children are met within the framework of the school's philosophy. The School Aide assists in problem solving with teaching teams and administrators to address school or child needs. The incumbent works in a flexible, collaborative, and research-based environment with hours being 8-5 or 8:30-5:30 daily with an hour break.

85% Ensures social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of children are met within framework of the school's philosophy. Assists in supervising children and integrating daily and long-term planning for classrooms in collaboration with Teachers and Administrators in the Schoenbaum Family Center at Weinland Park;

10% Assists with implementing, evaluating, and communicating classroom programming, research, routines, and procedures. Assists in management of classroom by completing paperwork and problem solving with team and parents to address classroom issues.

5% Other duties as assign

Required: High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Minimum of one year experience teaching infant, toddler, or preschool age children; all employees are required to complete and maintain certification in first aid, communicable disease, infant/child CPR, child abuse recognition training, and any other ODJFS/ODE mandated training.

Desired: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, child development, or a related field.

This is a temporary position with the possibility of being extended to a regular full-time position after one year.

Target hourly wage: $15 - $16/hr.

Location: Schoenbaum Family Center (0933)

Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

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.