Want to Work at Columbus Early Learning Centers?
Join an amazing team in a supportive work environment at one of the oldest early learning programs in Central Ohio! CELC is an equal opportunity employer. All full-time staff receive paid benefits including vacation time and health insurance. Our wages are competitive and commensurate with experience.
Successful applicants must have a high school diploma and successfully complete:
- ODJFS Medical Statement from physician
- BCII and FBI fingerprint background check
All candidates must be able to regularly and frequently:
- Work a flexible schedule during center operating hours
- Lift children (up to 45 lbs.) and safely lift infants in and out of cribs
- Stand, sit (on chairs and floor) and walk
- Bend, stoop, twist, stretch, push and pull
Although not required, we prefer candidates with experience using Conscious Discipline in a preschool setting.
Currently we are hiring for the following positions:
Lead Teacher: Infants
Assistant Teacher: Toddlers
Classroom Aide: Full-time or Part-time
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At CELC we have various opportunities for teachers at all kinds of experience levels:
Lead Teacher
Lead Teachers support the mission, values, goals and policies of Columbus Early Learning Centers (CELC) as leaders of the classroom teaching team. They work to promote a mutually respectful classroom environment in which children, families and staff work together toward success. They are responsible for the day-to-day operations of their classroom, providing high-quality responsive caregiving, intentional curriculum, and standards compliance; guiding and supporting Assistant Teachers and classroom volunteers; and working collaboratively with families to help each child learn and grow. They must be reliable and independent; always mindful of the image and reputation of the organization both internally and externally.
Minimum qualifications:
- Minimum of BA/BS in one of the following fields:
- Early Childhood Education
- Child & Family Community Studies
- Child Development
- Family Studies
- Human Ecology
- Psychology
- Experience in a lead teaching role for two years (children birth-five years preferred)
- Career Pathway Level (CPL) 3 or higher
Assistant Teacher
With guidance and direction from the Lead Teacher, they work to promote a mutually respectful classroom environment in which children, families and staff work together toward success. They are responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in the day-to-day operations of their classroom, providing high-quality responsive caregiving, intentional curriculum, and standards compliance. In the absence of the Lead Teacher, they assume responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the classroom. Assistant Teachers must be reliable and independent; always mindful of the image and reputation of the organization both internally and externally.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree in ECE
- Current CDA or Ohio’s Career Pathway Level (CPL) 2
Classroom Aide
With guidance and direction from the Lead Teacher, they work to promote a mutually respectful classroom environment in which children, families and staff work together toward success. They are responsible for assisting Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers in the day-to-day operations of their classrooms, providing high-quality responsive caregiving, intentional curriculum, and standards compliance. Classroom Aides must be reliable and independent; always mindful of the image and reputation of the organization both internally and externally. Classroom aide positions may be full-time or part-time.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma