Job Details

Title: Early Childhood Teacher I

Department Org: Early Learning Center - 108800

Employee Classification: B1 - Classif'd Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC S

Shift: 1

Start Time: 9:30am End Time: 6:00pm

Posted Salary: $17.10/hr

Float: True

Rotate: True

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: False

Job Description:

The Early Childhood Teacher I supports an assigned classroom, working with children ranging from birth to 5 years. This role provides hands-on care and assistance to ensure each child’s safety, health, and well-being while promoting growth across cognitive, physical, social, and emotional domains. The Teacher I helps implement developmentally appropriate, play-based lessons, observes and supports children’s progress, and partners with families to encourage learning. Collaboration with lead teachers, other educators, and administrators is essential to maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate, play-based lessons.
• Support children’s safety, health, and well-being throughout the day.
• Help maintain organized, engaging, and safe learning environments.
• Observe children’s development and assist with documentation and assessments.
• Partner with families through regular communication to support learning and growth
• Collaborate with educators and administrators to foster a nurturing, inclusive classroom.
• Assist with health, hygiene, and safety routines.
• Support classroom management by modeling positive behaviors and encouraging self-confidence.
• Help maintain classroom materials, learning centers, and shared spaces.
• Assist in compliance with Ohio licensing rules and documentation requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age and possess a H.S. diploma or GED equivalent.
• 60 semester hours of Early Childhood Education at the college level, or experience working with young children in a child care setting required.
• Must have or obtain the following trainings within 3 months of employment: Infant & Child First Aid & CPR, Common Childhood Communicable Disease, Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse.
• Shall not have any convictions of child abuse or crimes involving moral turpitude.
• Must have a fingerprint check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI).
• Strength in creating inclusive partnerships with children, families and colleagues.
• Ability to supervise and interact with children outdoors for extended periods of varied weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate degree in early childhood education or a closely related field, or Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential preferred.