Child Life Specialist jobs in Chillicothe, OH

About us

KIDS CLUBHOUSE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a small business in Chillicothe, OH. We are fun, social, creative and our goal is to We provide personalized childcare focused on safety and nurturing the unique identities and personalities of all children..

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Casual work attire

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Teaching 1 year (Preferred)

Child Care 1 year or more (Preferred)

Full Job Description

We are looking for a Lead Teacher who will work with the Assistant Teacher in implementing our curriculum in daily lesson plans. You must use imaginative methods to encourage and engage the children and prepare them for the structure they will need for the school years ahead. You will use the curriculum to assess the mental and social development of the children and work with their families to prepare development and education goals for their child. The candidate must have a great love for children, be very patient, exciting, fun and enjoy teaching. The teacher must agree with Conscious Discipline theories and no use of time-out or yelling, or loud-harsh voices allowed. The candidate must have qualifications needed to teach them effectively, have knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
• Be able to drive a 14 passenger bus, have a good driving record and be 25 years or older to be covered on our insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $10.10 to 15.75 per hour depending on degree

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.45 - $18.20 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person