Nationwide Children's Hospital

Pediatric hospital providing care and research

Lead Teacher

Early Childhood EducationPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeColumbus, OH, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Twenty-four annual hours of Ohio-approved professional development, tracked by the department, are required unless an associate's degree or Child Development Associate certification is maintained.
Effective communication skills are needed to interact with children, families, and other professionals.
The ability to supervise and direct assistant teachers and students is required.
Flexibility and the ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities are required.
The ability to create a positive atmosphere in the classroom is required.
The role requires the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
The role requires the ability to sit on the floor in close proximity to children during play and activity periods, constantly.
The role requires the ability to lift a child into a crib and place the child safely, constantly.
The role requires the ability to actively supervise children during gross motor play, constantly.
The role requires the ability to move rapidly in potentially unsafe physical situations, such as a child falling off a climber.
The role requires the ability to bend quickly to pick up children by their torso, not by their arms.
The role includes occasional exposure to chemicals or medications; lifting or carrying 0–10, 11–20, and 21–40 pounds; pushing or pulling 0–25 and 26–40 pounds; sitting; working outdoors; and hot and cold temperatures.
The role includes frequent exposure to blood or bodily fluids and communicable diseases or pathogens; climbing stairs or a ladder; computer use; neck flexion or extension; grasping, gripping, and turning with the hands; loud noises; reaching above the shoulder; repetitive hand or arm use; and walking.
The role continuously requires audible speech, bending or twisting, color vision, decision-making, depth perception, hearing acuity, peripheral vision, problem-solving, near and far vision, squatting or kneeling, and standing.

Responsibilities

Develop age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for young children.
Monitor and supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being.
Communicate with parents about children's progress and behavior.
Implement positive discipline techniques to encourage good behavior.
Observe and assess children's development and growth.
Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a nurturing learning environment.
Design, implement, and review age-appropriate curriculum.
Manage classroom activities and interactions.
Supervise assistant teachers, students, and volunteers while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

Desired Qualifications

An associate's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education is preferred.
An active Child Development Associate certification within one year of hire is preferred.
Experience in an early childhood education program is preferred.

Overview:

Job Description Summary:

Designs, implements, and reviews age-appropriate curriculum, manages classroom activities and interactions, supervises assistant teachers, students and volunteers while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Develops age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for young children.
Monitors and supervises children to ensure their safety and well-being.
Communicates effectively with parents regarding children's progress and behavior.
Implements positive discipline techniques to encourage good behavior.
Observes and assesses children's development and growth.
Collaborates with other teachers and staff to create a nurturing learning environment.

Education Requirement:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Associate's Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, preferred.

Certifications:

Active Child Development Associate (CDA) certification within one year of hire, preferred.
24 annual hours of Ohio-Approved Professional Development tracked by department, unless Associate's Degree or CDA certification is maintained, required.

Skills:

Effective communication skills to interact with children, families, and other professionals.
Ability to supervise and direct Assistant Teachers and students.
Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and change priorities.
Ability to create a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

Experience:

Experience in an early childhood education program, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Chemicals/Medications, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Sitting, Working Outdoors,

hot temperatures, cold temperatures

FREQUENTLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Loud Noises, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Bend/twist, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Squat/kneel, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Able to multi-task within a fast-paced environment.
Ability to sit (on floor) in close proximity to children during play and activity periods. Constantly
Ability to lift a child into a crib and place them in it safely. Constantly
Ability to actively supervise children during gross motor play. Constantly
Ability to move rapidly in potentially unsafe physical situations: example: a child falling off the climber. Constantly
Ability to bend over quickly to pick up children by their torso, not by their arms. Constantly

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals 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 their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

About the Company

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Pediatric hospital providing care and research

Nationwide Children’s Hospital provides pediatric care across 50 locations in Ohio, serving about 1.8 million patient visits each year with a staff of 1,600 physicians and 16,000 employees. It combines clinical care with research and training through the Abigail Wexner Research Institute and its affiliation with The Ohio State University College of Medicine. The hospital stands out for its high rankings across pediatric specialties, a leading role in pediatric surgery, and a strong commitment to care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Its goals are to deliver high-quality pediatric care, advance medical knowledge through research, and educate the next generation of children’s health professionals.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4.1M
Headquarters: Columbus, OH
Founded: 1892

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