Early Childhood Educator

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Job Title :

Early Childhood Educator

Department :

Health Sciences Nisonger Center

• Early Childhood Educator - Early Childhood Teacher will serve as an educator in an integrated classroom environment for children with and without developmental delays as part of the Nisonger Center's full day Early Childhood Program working closely with an Early Intervention Specialist;
• supervises and integrates daily and long-term planning for the classroom in collaboration with a support team and other classroom team members;
• assesses children's growth and development using the Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System (AEPS) Curriculum; provides and ensures social, emotional, physical and educational needs of children are met based on the Nisonger Center's philosophy, curriculum policies and state licensing rules;
• plans and executes daily activities in the classroom; develops and writes lesson plans that provide for cognitive, physical, emotional and social development of children in assigned group;
• implements, evaluates and communicates classroom programming, routines, policies and procedures; conducts program evaluation and systematic data collection;
• prepares written summaries based on curriculum and children's daily educational experiences; implements health, safety and security processes and procedures;
• advises, instructs and supervises student teachers? written plans and classroom behavior; provides in-service and pre-service training for students;

evaluates knowledge and performance competencies of students; participates in professional development activities.

Schedule : This position will work Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED, Bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education preferred.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas required : demonstrated classroom experience teaching children under six years, formal student teaching experience, or P-3 certification.
• Experience working with young children with developmental delays preferred.
• Experience creating and implementing lesson plans and managing classrooms required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff required.
• Current first aid, communicable diseases, and child abuse recognition certifications or training within 120 of employment required;

must have up-to-date immunizations.

All employees are required to obtain (to meet Ohio childcare licensing Rules) criminal background check and medical examination.

Function : Education

Sub-function : Early Childhood Education

Career Level : S2

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.