• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times to assure safe and appropriate play and monitor all play areas to assure safety and cleanliness of equipment; assure all children are visible at all times
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Child Care Licensing Rules and Columbus Early Learning Centers policies and procedures
• Assure child-staff ratio is maintained at all times
• Maintain accurate child attendance and meal count records daily
• Maintain a safe, clean, sanitary, and organized learning environment
• Respond to crisis or emergency situations that may occur by providing First Aid or CPR, assess the need for emergency services, and prevent the spread of illness
• Protect all children from physical punishment or verbal abuse by anyone in any program activity, and immediately report any such incident to the Center Director
• Observe children for any suspected or disclosed signs of child abuse or child neglect and report them immediately to the Center Director and/or the proper child welfare agency
• Safeguard all classroom supplies and equipment, and account for any misused, damaged, or missing supplies or equipment
• Responsible for cleaning and general maintenance of classroom

Education:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent (CPL 1)
• Preferred: Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)

Experience:

• No experience required

PAY RANGE: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits: All full-time staff receive paid benefits including paid holiday, vacation, sick time, health insurance, dental and vision insurance, life insurance and 401(k). Our wages are competitive and commensurate with experience.