Lead Teacher 3

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Evening Teacher supports the daily operations of the classroom by collaborating with the teaching teams, making smooth transitions to the evening classroom, implementing developmentally appropriate practices and programming. This role is responsible for both supervision of children and the planning and execution of short- and long-term classroom activities. Evening Teachers help ensure that each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs are met in alignment with the center’s philosophy, curriculum, policies, and state licensing regulations. They actively contribute to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. This position is scheduled to work a consistent afternoon/evening shift (1:00 PM – 9:00 PM, except for program professional development days), supporting classroom coverage, transitions, and end-of-day routines, including family communication and closing procedures. In addition, Evening Teachers support classroom management and operations by completing required documentation, participating in training, assisting with staff support as appropriate, and collaborating with colleagues and families to solve problems and address concerns. The role also requires strict adherence to health, safety, and licensing standards, including supervision protocols and CACFP meal counting procedures. Evening Teachers are expected to engage in ongoing professional development and actively participate in classroom, center-wide, and university initiatives, as well as individual growth opportunities. The Child Care Program is licensed by the State of Ohio Department of Children and Youth and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This prestigious recognition has been achieved by less than 10% of early childhood programs nationwide. The NAEYC accreditation is a rigorous, voluntary process by which early childhood programs demonstrate that they meet national standards of excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Nice To Haves

• Two to four years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the daily operations of the classroom by collaborating with the teaching teams.
• Makes smooth transitions to the evening classroom.
• Implements developmentally appropriate practices and programming.
• Supervises children.
• Plans and executes short- and long-term classroom activities.
• Ensures each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs are met in alignment with the center’s philosophy, curriculum, policies, and state licensing regulations.
• Contributes to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Supports classroom coverage, transitions, and end-of-day routines, including family communication and closing procedures.
• Supports classroom management and operations by completing required documentation.
• Participates in training.
• Assists with staff support as appropriate.
• Collaborates with colleagues and families to solve problems and address concerns.
• Adheres strictly to health, safety, and licensing standards, including supervision protocols and CACFP meal counting procedures.
• Engages in ongoing professional development.
• Actively participates in classroom, center-wide, and university initiatives, as well as individual growth opportunities.

Benefits

• New Hire Bonus: $1,000 total, with $500 paid after six months of continued employment and an additional $500 after one year of continued employment with the Child Care Center at The Ohio State University
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
• Retirement Plans: Opportunity to select between Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) for your mandatory retirement contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays in accordance with university policy
• Tuition Assistance: The Faculty and Staff Tuition Assistance Plan pays the instructional, general and non-Ohio resident fees (up to 10 hours per term) for eligible employees who take courses at Ohio State.
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance options, flexible spending accounts, and other voluntary benefits
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level