The Ohio State University·Columbus, Ohio
The Assistant Teacher supervises daily classroom planning and ensures the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of children are met. Responsibilities include implementing programming, managing paperwork, and adhering to state licensing and health safety procedures.
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Job title: Assistant Teacher 3
The Assistant Teacher assists in supervising and integrating all daily and long-term planning for the classroom in collaboration with the support team and other classroom team members.
Our assistant teachers ensure that the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of the children are met based on the center's philosophy, curriculum, policies, and state licensing rules.
They consistently implement, evaluate, and communicate classroom programming, routines, and procedures.
Additionally, they are required to manage the classroom by completing the necessary paperwork, training, evaluating staff, and problem-solving with the team and parents.
Our assistant teachers implement health, safety, and security processes and procedures, including CACFP meal counting.
Furthermore, they participate in professional development and center-wide and university teams, as well as individually planned activities.
The Child Care Program is licensed by the State of Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This prestigious recognition has been achieved by less than 10% of early childhood programs nationwide. The NAEYC accreditation is a rigorous, voluntary process by which early childhood programs demonstrate that they meet national standards of excellence.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
The Child Care Program at Ackerman Rd is offering a new hire bonus of $1000. $500 after 6 months of continued employment and another $500 payment after one year of continued employment with the Child Care Center at The Ohio State University!
To learn more about the Child Care Program, please visit our website [https://hr.osu.edu/child-care-program/].
$16.65-$21.77*
Function: Education
Sub-function: Early Childhood Education
Career Band: Individual Contributor- Technical
Career Level: T3
Working at Ohio State brings with it a robust package of total rewards, including market-based compensation, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, flexible schedules, management training, tuition assistance, on-site child care, campus athletic and cultural events, and many others. Please visit https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/ [https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/] for detailed information.
*The offer for this position will fall within this range based on experience, internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and/or education.
Location: Child Care Center (0385)
Scheduled hours: 40
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required for this position. Two to four years of relevant experience is preferred.
Market context
Ohio schools continue to need assistant teachers to support classroom instruction, student supervision, and day-to-day operations. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a relevant bachelor’s degree plus prior experience, and benefits such as paid time off, sick leave, dental, and vision coverage can vary by district. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare the original posting, then confirm whether your experience aligns with the preferred 2–4 years before applying.