"Early Childhood Teacher II"

Job Description

The Early Childhood Teacher II serves as the lead in an assigned classroom, working with children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years. This role provides hands-on care and supervision to ensure each child’s safety, health, and well-being while promoting growth across cognitive, physical, social, and emotional domains. The Teacher II plans and implements developmentally appropriate, play-based lessons, observes and assesses progress, and partners with families to support learning. Collaboration with other educators and administrators is essential to maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care and supervise children, ensuring their safety, health, and well-being throughout the day.
• Lead the planning and delivery of developmentally appropriate, play-based lessons aligned with Ohio’s Early Learning Standards.
• Observe, assess, and document children’s development to guide individualized instruction and classroom planning.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and stimulating classroom environment that reflects children’s interests, supports all areas of development, and meets Ohio Step Up To Quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with Ohio licensing requirements, center policies, and classroom procedures.
• Prepare and organize classroom materials, learning centers, and schedules to support active engagement and learning.
• Foster nurturing relationships, encourage positive behaviors, and model social-emotional skills.
• Communicate effectively with families about children’s progress, needs, and daily experiences.
• Collaborate with team members, administrators, and community partners to support children’s learning, developmental transitions, and overall well-being.
• Supervise routines such as meals, snacks, and rest periods, ensuring health, safety, and program standards are maintained.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age and possess a H.S. diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associate degree in early childhood education or a closely related field, or valid Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential required.
• Demonstrated experience engaging and caring for young children in an educational setting.
• Must have or obtain the following trainings within three (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

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a closely related field preferred.

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect. The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.