"Assistant Professor of Instruction, Child Development Center - POOL POSTING"

This is a position working primarily with children at the Child Development Center while also mentoring teacher candidates in the classroom.

The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education - Child Development Center at Ohio University invites applicants for openings for Assistant Professors of Instruction positions as teachers at the Child Development Center. Candidates should have experience teaching children ages birth to 5 years old, as well as preferred experience working with teacher candidates (undergraduate students). The successful applicant will bring strong qualifications, be reliable and possess a positive attitude.

We are accepting resumes for potential openings during 2025. The need for these positions is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational need including enrollment and staffing. If a need arises, the department will select candidates from this posting. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue as needs arise throughout the year.

To apply, please complete online application and upload required documents including resume/CV, detailed cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and list of at least three professional references with current contact information including email address. Position will remain open until filled. Please apply by the posting close date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Context: The 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 several 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.

The Assistant Professor of Instruction is a Teacher in a classroom at the Child Development Center. They have responsibility of the classroom, coordinating activities and planning alongside a co-teacher, and mentoring Teacher Candidates.

Responsibilities:

• Teach and supervise young children from diverse backgrounds through planning, implementing, and reflecting on daily experiences alongside teaching team
• Interact with everyone with kindness, warmth, and an assets based perspective
• Use observational assessments, knowledge of child development, creativity, reflection, weekly classroom planning meetings and family input to develop emergent curriculum in the classroom
• Provide a safe, clean, organized, warm, stimulating classroom environment
• Assist children working through developmental skills and build classroom community
• Use Brigance screen two times each year with each child
• Follow the State of Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards
• Follow all ODJFS licensing rules, maintain attendance, tracking sheets, child portfolios, and classroom NAEYC portfolio
• Create Experience Journals and Documentation to make children's learning visible using digital and paper formats
• Able to work with small groups and individual children while supervising the whole group.
• Able to prioritize and make appropriate quick decisions
• Develop strong relationships with families, encourage frequent/daily communication, meet with families at least twice a year and submit written conference reports
• Supervise, support, and assess sophomore Teacher Candidates with diverse backgrounds in the classroom daily
• Participate in the Center community, staff meetings and professional development days
• Attend and participate in Reggio Study Group Meetings, is a continual learner, and shares own learning or that of the children with others
• Reflective and able to recognize one's successes and areas for growth

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field, must have degree in hand at time of appointment;

Experience working with and supervising young children;

Successful completion of FBI and BCI background checks and medical exam.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supervising Teacher Candidates;

Experience with Reggio Emilia Philosophy.

Department: Child Development Center

Job Open Date: 12/04/2024

Posting Close Date: December 3, 2025

Job Category: Instructional and Clinical Faculty

Months: 12 month

Planning Unit: Patton College of Education

Work Schedule: M - F 8 hour days, varies 7:30 - 3:30 or 9:30 - 5:30

Campus: Athens

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