Job Description: The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education – Child Development Center at Ohio University invites applicants for 1 Early Childhood Assistant Teacher position. Candidates should have experience teaching children ages birth to 5 years old. The successful applicant will bring strong qualifications, be reliable and possess a positive attitude.ContextThe Patton College has four Core Values: 1) Preparing ethical and reflective leader-educators and human service professionals, 2) Lifelong learning, 3) Change agency and 4) Diversity. At its core, the College is committed to serving a diverse student population that includes international and non-traditional students and to providing service to the region through professional engagement and collaboration. We are looking for candidates that will contribute to these goals, bring a strong commitment to teaching, and will work with colleagues within the College and Child Development Center to improve education.General Work HabitsIs friendly, dependable, respectful, positive, flexible, calm, and hardworking.Is responsive and able to prioritize the needs of the classroom.Has working knowledge of computers and able to check email daily.Approaches feedback and direction with a learning attitude.Follows Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Learning and Development Standards, and Reggio-Inspired Center philosophy.Works collaboratively with Teachers to coordinate classroom experiences and routines.Communicates directly and practices conflict resolution.Maintains Classroom Environments with clean, safe and organized classroom adhering to all licensing and accreditation standards.Flexibility and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.Maintain classroom attendance and tracking sheets.Able to work with small groups and individual children.Builds empathy and problem solving in children and uses a variety of effective guidance and management strategies.Greets families and communicates with confidentiality and respect.Takes profession seriously and seeks to improve skills and stay current.Obtains and stays current with required trainings.Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma
A minimum of one year of related experience working with young children.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate’s Degree
Three years of experience working in an early childhood classroom.
Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards, and the Reggio Emilia philosophy.
Planning Unit: Patton College of Education Department: Child Development CenterApplicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Kristin Barron, mazzeo@ohio.eduEmployment Type: full-time termAdvertised Salary: The minimum hourly rate for this position is $14.65 to $18.68 based on on the successful candidate’s experience and education.
