Infant Lab Technician

STARTING DATE:      2026 - 2027 School Year

REPORTS TO:            Human Services Supervisor

WORK DAY/YEAR:    7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / 185 days, as per Board-adopted calendar     

SALARY RANGE:       Appropriate step on Instructional Aide salary schedule; Commensurate with experience and education

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with parents, family members, children and high school students.
• Coordinate registration of the infants with the supervisor and Early Childhood Education (ECE) team.
• Knowledge of Early Learning and Day Care Center licensing laws is suggested.
• Knowledge & implementation of the Ohio Early Learning Standards.
• Work cooperatively as a team with the ECE staff to maintain the safety of all infants, infant records, meet all licensing requirements, implementation of the safety & sanitation of the lab environment.
• Must be OCCRRA certified or ability to obtain certification within 30 days upon hiring.
• Must successfully complete first aid/CPR, communicable disease training and recognizing signs of child abuse within 30 days of hire.
• Proof of mandated health requirements, (i.e. negative tuberculosis test, whooping cough vaccine, etc.), or ability to get upon hiring.
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record and ability to obtain three references.
• Work under the guidelines of Penta’s Mission Statement and goals.
• Attend district and state professional development events.
• Remain free of any non-prescribed controlled substance or alcohol abuse in the workplace throughout employment in the district.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor, Director, Superintendent, Board of Education, or their designee(s).
• Must get a completed physician’s medical statement upon hiring as per ODE licensing rules.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Serve as an appropriate role model in the infant lab environment while working with high school students.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the resources provided by the district.
• Enforce and maintain appropriate classroom rules to support student discipline and effective classroom management.
• Provide proper infant care and oversee the daily management of the infant lab environment.
• Work cooperatively with the ECE team in the operation, organization, and sanitation of the infant classroom and lab environment.
• Maintain current, complete and accurate records as required by ODE Early Learning, licensing, district policy and administrative regulations and lesson planning.
• Maintain mandatory records, files, paperwork and meeting all ODE/ODJFS licensing requirements.

DEADLINE: Open until filled.

TO APPLY: Submit letter of interest, application, transcripts, and résumé at https://pentacareercenter.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Penta Career Center hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, disability/handicap, age, citizenship status, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, employment policies, or admission policies and practices, as required by law.  Penta has a Section 504, Title VI, and Title IX coordinator.                 

April 2026

Posted: 4.7.26