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.

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.