Early Childhood Teaching Asst

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Job Title:
Early Childhood Teaching Asst

Department:
Human Resources Child Care Program

Job Description
The Early Childhood Teaching Assistant position is for preschool classroom.
Operating days are Monday through Friday with varied working hours between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Assists in supervising and integrating daily and long-term planning for the classroom in collaboration with support team and other classroom team members; ensures social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of children are met based on Center’s philosophy, curriculum policies and state licensing rules; assists with implementing, evaluating, and communicating classroom programming, routines, and procedures; assists in management of classroom by completing paperwork, training, evaluating staff, and problem solving with team and parents to address classroom issues; implements health, safety and security processes and procedures including CACFP meal counting; participates in professional development and on center wide and university teams.
Minimum Education Required
Per Classified Civil Svc Specs
Additional Education Desired
2-Year College Degree
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; at least one course or (100 hours) work experience in child development and/or early childhood education; subject to Bureau of Criminal Investigation check; current first aid, communicable disease, and child abuse recognition certification and/or training within 120 days of employment.
Desired Qualifications
An Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate is preferred. Previous experience working in an Early Childhood classroom preferred.

Additional Information:

The pay range for this position is $15-$19.

Ohio State is focused on enhancing the health and safety of our community. Therefore, the university is requiring every student, faculty and staff member to be compliant with Ohio State’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement .

By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio State’s approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.

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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