Teacher (Infant/Toddler) – State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio – Columbus, OH

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is seeking a full-time preschool teacher to join its Child Care Center. Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s premier retirement systems that provides rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment and welcomes, celebrates and promotes respect for each individual. We are continually seeking bright individuals to join our team.

Compensation & Benefits:

STRS Ohio provides a comprehensive benefits package including free on-site parking, education assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and an on-site fitness center.

General Summary:

Under the direction of the director, Child Care Services or a lead teacher, implement the planned activities that support the educational mission of the center, which is to create a quality program that fosters in each child a love of self, a love of learning and a respect for others in their classroom. Communicate closely with parents and maintain a safe, positive environment for children in the downtown Columbus State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) child care facility.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, supervising and implementing developmentally appropriate activities in accordance with the philosophy of the center.
• Assist in providing a program with a balance of activities to promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of children.
• Encourage children’s participation by providing interactive activities.
• Maintain a safe, orderly environment which is conducive to learning.
• Keep parents informed by regularly communicating their child’s development,
• Encourage the development of children’s self-control by utilizing classroom management and modeling techniques.
• Protect families by keeping personal information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational trainings and maintaining required certifications, reviewing professional publications, and using innovating and state-of-the-art practices in accordance with the center’s philosophy.
• Know and abide by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services licensing rules and center policies and procedures.
• Assist in coordination of total childcare center activities.
• May substitute for the lead teacher.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Associate’s degree in child development or early childhood education preferred.
• One to three years’ experience in a childcare setting preferred.
• Ability to work with and preserve confidential information required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts required.
• Excellent organizational skills, high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required to manage multiple tasks.
• Considerable standing, walking, bending, climbing and lifting. Ability to lift 25 pounds or more required.
• Proven ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and standard office equipment required.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment required.
• Excellent work record of attendance, punctuality and ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet business needs.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.

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