Early Childhood Educator

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Job Title : Early Childhood Educator

Department : Human Resources Child Care Program

Ohio State is proud to celebrate 50 years of offering quality early childhood education to the children of our faculty and staff via our Childcare Program.

Dedicated staff provide education based on the guidelines and accreditation of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

This prestigious recognition has been achieved by fewer than 10% of early childhood programs nationwide.

Our center is conveniently located off of the COTA Bus Line providing easy access to those who commute to work.

Early Childhood Educators assist in supervising and integrating daily and long-term planning for the classroom in collaboration with the support team and other classroom team members.

Our educators ensure social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of children are met based on the Center's philosophy, curriculum policies, and state licensing rules.

Our teachers assist with :

Implementing, evaluating, and communicating classroom programming, routines, and procedures.

Management of classroom by completing paperwork, training, evaluating staff, and problem-solving with team and parents to address classroom issues.

Implement health, safety, and security processes and procedures including CACFP meal counting.

Participates in professional development and on center-wide and university teams.

Required :

2-4 years of experience required.

Must pass a FBI / BCI BG Check

Ability to work Monday - Friday with various scheduled shifts between the time of 6 am to 6 pm.

Desired :

Degree with a major in Education (Early and Middle Childhood)

CDA Certificate (Child Development Associate)

Previous experience in an early childhood classroom is preferred.

Additional Information :

Function : Education

Sub-function : Early Childhood Education

Career Band : Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level : S2

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.

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