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Job Title Assistant Professor of Instruction, Child Development Center - POOL POSTING Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the Public Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a position working primarily with children at the Child Development Center while also mentoring teacher candidates in the classroom.

The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education - Child Development Center at Ohio University invites applicants for openings for Assistant Professors of Instruction positions as teachers at the Child Development Center. Candidates should have experience teaching children ages birth to 5 years old, as well as preferred experience working with teacher candidates (undergraduate students). The successful applicant will bring strong qualifications, be reliable and possess a positive attitude.

We are accepting resumes for potential openings during 2025. The need for these positions is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational need including enrollment and staffing. If a need arises, the department will select candidates from this posting. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue as needs arise throughout the year.

To apply, please complete online application and upload required documents including resume/CV, detailed cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and list of at least three professional references with current contact information including email address. Position will remain open until filled. Please apply by the posting close date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement. Posting Number 20162714F Job Description

Context: The Patton College has four Core Values: 1) Preparing ethical and reflective leader-educators and human service professionals, 2) Lifelong learning, 3) Change agency and 4) Diversity. At its core, the College is committed to serving a diverse student population that includes international and non-traditional students and to providing service to the region through professional engagement and collaboration. We are looking for several candidates that will contribute to these goals, bring a strong commitment to teaching, and will work with colleagues within the College and Child Development Center to improve education.

The Assistant Professor of Instruction is a Teacher in a classroom at the Child Development Center. They have responsibility of the classroom, coordinating activities and planning alongside a co-teacher, and mentoring Teacher Candidates.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise young children from diverse backgrounds through planning, implementing, and reflecting on daily experiences alongside teaching team
• Interact with everyone with kindness, warmth, and an assets based perspective
• Use observational assessments, knowledge of child development, creativity, reflection, weekly classroom planning meetings and family input to develop emergent curriculum in the classroom
• Provide a safe, clean, organized, warm, stimulating classroom environment
• Assist children working through developmental skills and build classroom community
• Use Brigance screen two times each year with each child
• Follow the State of Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards
• Follow all ODJFS licensing rules, maintain attendance, tracking sheets, child portfolios, and classroom NAEYC portfolio
• Create Experience Journals and Documentation to make children's learning visible using digital and paper formats
• Able to work with small groups and individual children while supervising the whole group.
• Able to prioritize and make appropriate quick decisions
• Develop strong relationships with families, encourage frequent/daily communication, meet with families at least twice a year and submit written conference reports
• Supervise, support, and assess sophomore Teacher Candidates with diverse backgrounds in the classroom daily
• Participate in the Center community, staff meetings and professional development days
• Attend and participate in Reggio Study Group Meetings, is a continual learner, and shares own learning or that of the children with others
  
  

Reflective and able to recognize one's successes and areas for growth

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field, must have degree in hand at time of appointment;

Experience working with and supervising young children;

Successful completion of FBI and BCI background checks and medical exam.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supervising Teacher Candidates;

Experience with Reggio Emilia Philosophy.

Department Child Development Center Pay Rate Job Open Date 12/04/2024 Posting Close Date

December 3, 2025

Employment Type full-time term Job Category Instructional and Clinical Faculty Months 12 month Planning Unit Patton College of Education Work Schedule

M - F 8 hour days, varies 7:30 - 3:30 or 9:30 - 5:30

Campus Athens Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Kristin Barron, ...@ohio.edu Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

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