Head Teacher - ECC

Ohio Wesleyan University • Delaware, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ohio Wesleyan University is seeking candidates for the position of Head Preschool Teacher at the Early Childhood Center (ECC). The ECC is a preschool/pre-k program for children aged three to five, serving approximately 100 community children and families. It functions as a laboratory school for the university’s education department and other OWU departments, operating for nine months each year and following the OWU academic calendar. This is an hourly, part-time position requiring teaching one morning and one afternoon (part-time) Pre-k class held on MWF. The candidate will also supervise OWU college students during work study hours and field placement times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field
• Current Ohio teaching license
• 3 +years’ experience as a Lead Teacher, Teacher, or Assistant Teacher in an early childhood/elementary school setting
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, Communicable Disease and Child Abuse Mandated Reporting
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Demonstrated communication skills, including expressive (written and oral) as well as receptive skills
• Ability to use technology such as iPads, and other electronic educational platforms
• Demonstrated ability to independently as well as collaboratively make appropriate judgments and decisions, reason effectively, and solve problems
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility while working in an education setting
• Ability to effectively read, write and communicate the English language (bilingualism is a plus)
• Possesses the physical capability to frequently lift or move weight as in lifting, carrying or holding children up to 60 pounds, and repetitively bend, stretch and stoop, from the floor to standing

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience is highly desirable.
• Bilingualism is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum for three-to-five-year old’s
• Is committed to the social and academic development of each child
• Supervises college work study students/field placement students and completes evaluations at the end of each semester
• Works as a team with other ECC head teachers and the ECC director
• Interacts and communicates with parents, planning and implementing two parent teacher conferences per year
• Utilizes Brightwheel software to track attendance and communicate with parents
• Attends staff meetings and other center functions/events
• Possesses the physical capability to frequently lift or move weight as in lifting, carrying or holding children up to 60 pounds
• Is knowledgeable and committed to the overall vision and mission of Ohio Wesleyan University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level