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The manager is in charge of the day to day operations of a 5-Star Step Up to Quality center. Dayton Children’s Hospital Child Care Center is a department of the hospital and serves the employees of the hospital first, then families from the community when there are spaces open. Candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or a related field and two years’ experience managing a 5-Star Step Up to Quality child care center.

For information and to apply, please visit childrensdayton.org/careers.

Learning Grove believes in assisting all employees to reach their full potential.

By joining the Learning Grove team, you will have access to amazing benefits like child care discounts, college tuition scholarships, holidays and paid time off – all while working in beautiful classrooms environments and assisted by talented directors and support staff.

Pay Scale: $13.00 – $14.00 per hour

Definition and Primary Objective:

As a Learning Grove Assistant Teacher you will assists in implementing the curriculum, working with parents, and assessing the needs of individual children under the guidance of the Lead Teacher and Teacher.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist in establishing and maintaining an environment for children that is clean, safe, stimulating and which is appropriate for each child’s developmental level.
  • Assist the Lead Teacher with the appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom.
  • Make families feel welcome in the environment, greet parent and child at arrival and departure times.
  • Assist in implementing lesson plan that promote the development of each child.
  • Meet and maintain licensing requirements for ratio.

Minimum Education, Experience and Other Skill Requirements:

  • Ability to read, speak, and write English.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to manage classroom through positive redirection, problem solving, setting appropriate limits, and active listening.
  • Support lead teacher in development and implementation of lesson plans.
  • Prior experience working with young children commensurate to responsibilities.
  • Completion of State Approved Orientation for Child Care Providers.
  • Current First Aid/CPR Certification.
  • Successful clearance of required Criminal Background Checks.
  • Compliance with licensing requirement for TB testing
  • No physical or mental/emotional limitations that would prevent the implementation of caring for and safe- keeping of infants through school age children.
  • Willing to fulfil their responsibilities in accordance with the center’s educational philosophy.

Work Environment:

Classroom settings with children between the ages of 6 weeks to 6 years old.

Physical demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend and lift objects of up to 20 pounds.

For information, please email Kylie Dressman: [email protected]

Learning Grove believes in assisting all employees to reach their full potential.

By joining the Learning Grove team, you will have access to amazing benefits like child care discounts, college tuition scholarships, holidays and paid time off – all while working in beautiful classrooms environments and assisted by talented directors and support staff.

Pay Scale: $14.00 – $17.50 per hour

Definition and Primary Objective:

As a Learning Grove Teacher you will actively participates in planning and implementing the curriculum, working with parents, and assessing the needs of individual children under the guidance of the Lead Teacher.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist in establishing and maintaining an environment for children that is clean, safe, stimulating and which is appropriate for each child’s developmental level.
  • Maintain positive relationships with children, families and co-workers.
  • Model the attributes of acceptance of diversity, nurturing behavior, cooperation, respect, and responsiveness.
  • Responsible for obtaining required training hours and maintaining educational credentials.

Minimum Education, Experience and Other Skill Requirements:

  • Ability to read, speak, and write English.
  • Ability to manage classroom through positive redirection, problem solving, setting appropriate limits, and active listening.
  • Support lead teacher in development and implementation of lesson plans.
  • CDA or in the process of receiving on a degree.
  • Prior experience working with young children commensurate to responsibilities.
  • Completion of State Approved Orientation for Child Care Providers
  • Current First Aid/CPR Certification
  • Successful clearance of required Criminal Background Checks
  • Compliance with licensing requirement for TB testing
  • No physical or mental/emotional limitations that would prevent the implementation of caring for and safe- keeping of infants through school age children

Work Environment:

Classroom settings with children between the ages of 6 weeks to 6 years old.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend and lift objects of up to 20 pounds.

For more information, please email Kylie Dressman: [email protected]

Xavier University is seeking an Extended Care Teacher and Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the Extended Care Program for children and families of the Xavier Montessori Lab School. Responsibilities include creating curriculum, preparing a safe and healthy environment infused with Montessori principles, hiring, mentoring and supervising student workers who serve as Extended Care staff, purchasing supplies for the program, and managing the Extended Care budget through meticulous record keeping and billing. Additionally, the Extended Care teacher works closely with families to create a strong continuum of care for their children in the hours before and after school.

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education preferred.
  • One to three years of child care experience is preferred.
  • Strong organization skills and experience in record keeping and billing.
  • Experience with Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Word.

Other Requirements

  • Medical statement to be renewed every 3 years
  • Verification of education (highest degree)
  • Statement of non-guilty conviction form (renew annually)
  • Child abuse recognition training (6 hours)
  • CPR training – must be 1 year current
  • First Aid training (3 year renewable)
  • BCI-FBI fingerprinting (renew every 3 years)
  • Communicable Disease training, 10-12 continuing education hours per year to meet state requirements
  • This position works 6 hours each school day as well as designated days/events to be determined by the Head of School such as parent education nights, open houses, and parent/teacher conferences two times per year.

Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

To ensure consideration, qualified/interested applicants must submit a cover letter with a brief statement on how they might support/contribute to Xavier’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University’s website by July 5, 2022.

Xavier University requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination upon on-boarding. Vaccine exemptions may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

For more information, please email Laken Waldroup: [email protected]

Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts and is strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our mission. We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives.

Xavier University is seeking a full-time Head of the Montessori Laboratory School and Teaching Professor. The candidate for this position must have a strong foundation in Montessori philosophy, as well as Montessori classroom and school leadership experience. This position is responsible for overall leadership of the Montessori Laboratory School to promote and foster “an interwoven community of parents, students, and educators steeped in high-quality Montessori pedagogy.” (see https://www.xavier.edu/montessori-lab-school) Furthermore, as an integral part of the University, the Head of School will nurture relationships embracing the many available resources at Xavier.

The Head of the School will exhibit and model a positive, participatory leadership style over all areas of the Montessori School, including: student instruction, teacher development, curricular issues, parent relations, administrative reporting, community & government relations, assessment, and accreditation responsibilities. The Head of the School facilitates collaboration among teachers, parents, administrators, and staff with activities and events to enrich learning and a spirit of community. As a teaching professor, the Head of School is afforded an opportunity to instruct at least one Montessori college course per calendar year.

Education and Experience

Required:

  • Minimum three years teaching experience in a Montessori classroom
  • Minimum one year Administrative experience in a Montessori setting
  • American Montessori Society Credential or comparable Montessori credential
  • Masters or above in an appropriate area of study
  • State of Ohio teaching license or principal license or the willingness to complete or transfer state licensure
  • Ability to work with diverse groups
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal

Preferred:

  • Multiage credentialing
  • Administrative education and training
  • Other Requirements

Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

To ensure consideration, qualified/interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University’s website. Candidates are asked to include in their cover letter a brief statement on their leadership style and how they might support/contribute to Xavier’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Review of applicants will begin June 20th, 2022. This position will remain open until filled.

Xavier University requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees will be required to provide vaccination status upon on-boarding. Vaccine exemptions may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

For more information, please email Tanti Tempfli: [email protected]