Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number: S000437
Posting Type: External - Open to All Applicants
Job Title: Preschool Teacher
Position Title: Preschool Teacher
Position Type: Support Staff
Classification: 7
Department: Child Development Center
Benefits Summary:
Benefit package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription insurance,
Life insurance, Workers' Compensation insurance, Unemployment insurance, and
Total Disability insurance. Retirement: The University contributes 4% of the
regular salary with up to 3% additional in matched contributions into the TIAA
Retirement Program. Other benefits include tuition remission for employee,
spouse, and employee's dependent children under the age of 25 (this does not
include the last two year of the PharmD program or the JD). Employees receive
two weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick leave, and three days per year of
personal leave.
Pay Band:
Job Summary:
Responsible for direction, teaching, and overall supervision of a group of
children. Performs activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and
creativity of each individual in the group. Works with team teachers to plan,
discuss and implement daily plans in accordance with the current curriculum
while incorporating the Ohio Early Learning Education Standards.
Scope:
Responsible for direction, teaching, and overall supervision of a group of
children.
Principal Responsibilities
Work with the teaching team to prepare and implement daily plans and care in
accordance with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Step Up to
Quality Regulations, the center's current curriculum and Ohio Early Learning
Education Standards. Understand and apply the center's mission statement.
Assist in the implementation and planning of the center events.
Ensure the health and safety of the group at all times, while promoting a
feeling of trust and security in the program.
Work with the teaching team to collect appropriate anecdotal notes and
assess the progress of each child in the group.
Research current trends in child development/education and put them into
practice in the classroom as appropriate within the curriculum and best
practices.
Work in cooperation with teaching team members to assure the individual
needs of each child are met as the situation demands.
Meets the physical and emotional needs of each child.
Satisfies the developmental needs of each child through child/adult
interactions and planned activities.
Ensure that the classroom is prepared before children arrive, cleaned at
the end of each shift, and observe for safety hazards throughout the day.
Keep classroom and hallway looking fresh and inviting.
Greets each child, parent, and guest warmly and enthusiastically daily.
Arrange the learning environment in a manner that promotes safety and
learning in a cheerful environment. Assist with classroom schedule and
arrangement consistent with ECERS (Environment Rating Scales).
Conduct parent conferences on each child's development.
Assure all required classroom documentation and record-keeping is
completed in a timely manner (i.e. daily lesson plans, weekly lesson
plans, required formal and informal assessments, parent/teacher conference
forms, daily attendance, environmental screening, child screening forms,
newsletters, professional development plans).
Attend general staff meetings, and teacher planning meetings and assist in
setting the goals for the center.
Work with the center director to be in compliance of all state licensing
rules and Step Up to Quality requirements.
Complete all state-required paperwork and background checks.
Complete annually all professional development training hours.
Complete all required CPR, First Aid, Communicable Disease, and Child
Abuse and Neglect Training.
Other duties that are assigned by the director
Remain in teacher/child ratio at all times.
Required Skills:
The teacher must possess the personal attributes needed to develop trusting
relationships with children and adults. It is important to be friendly,
inviting, self-motivated, even-tempered, and adaptable. Personal attributes
include the following:
Professional in appearance, attitude and ability.
Respect the confidentiality of each child and their family.
Treat children, parents, and staff members with dignity and respect.
Develop a sense of teamwork with co-workers in all activities, including
housekeeping, diapering/ toilet training, and meal service as well as
lesson preparation and record-keeping.
Work cooperatively with other staff and accept supervision to help promote
a positive environment.
Practice good communication skills and exhibit a warm nurturing attitude.
Knowledge and experience working with young children and the basics of
child development.
Ability to perform physical demands such as lifting (25lbs-50lbs) and
carrying children and equipment, while also sitting on the floor or child-
sized furniture.
Knowledge of activities appropriate to age group. Ability to be flexible
with daily routines and schedules to capture “nurturing and teachable
moments”.
Knowledge of safety issues, communicable disease
management/control/prevention and basic first aid.
Skills in patience and remaining calm under pressure. Ability to move and
react quickly to handle emergencies effectively.
Skills in time management and organization.
Skills in parent communication.
Ability to supervise assistants, give instructions, and delegate duties in
a professional manner.
Acquire knowledge of the current curriculum and implement the curriculum
and best practices in the classroom
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate Degree or CDA in Early Childhood Education / Child Development.
Must attend continuing training classes designed to broaden professionalism,
education and skill involving child care and child development as required by
Federal and State regulations and administration.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education / Child Development.
EEO Statement
ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, no person shall
be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity,
transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual
orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information
or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy
applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and
development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline,
separation and other terms, condition and privileges of employment.
College Description:
Appointment Length: 12-months
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Status: Full-Time
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
What is the highest level of education attained?
GED
High School Diploma
Associates Degree
Associates Degree in progress
Bachelors Degree
Bachelors Degree in progress
Masters Degree
Masters Degree in progress
PHD
PHD in progress
Do you have a CDA (Child Development Associate) degree?
Yes
No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Teaching Philosophy
Copy of Transcript 1
Teaching Experience and Effectiveness
Optional Documents
Letter of Reference 1
Other Document
