Early Childhood Teacher I - 500555
Company: University of Toledo
Location: Toledo
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Early Childhood Teacher I Department Org: Early Learning
Center - 108800 Employee Classification: B1 - Classif'd Full Time
AFSCME HSC Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC Primary Location: MC AD
Shift: 1 Start Time: 9:30am End Time: 6:00pm Posted Salary:
$17.10/hr. Float: True Rotate: True On Call: False Travel: False
Weekend/Holiday: False Job Description: The Early Childhood Teacher
I supports an assigned classroom, working with children ranging
from birth to 5 years. This role provides hands-on care and
assistance to ensure each child’s safety, health, and well-being
while promoting growth across cognitive, physical, social, and
emotional domains. The Teacher I helps implement developmentally
appropriate, play-based lessons, observes and supports children’s
progress, and partners with families to encourage learning.
Collaboration with lead teachers, other educators, and
administrators is essential to maintain a positive and inclusive
learning environment. Key Responsibilities • Assist lead teachers
with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate,
play-based lessons. • Support children’s safety, health, and
well-being throughout the day. • Help maintain organized, engaging,
and safe learning environments. • Observe children’s development
and assist with documentation and assessments. • Partner with
families through regular communication to support learning and
growth • Collaborate with educators and administrators to foster a
nurturing, inclusive classroom. • Assist with health, hygiene, and
safety routines. • Support classroom management by modeling
positive behaviors and encouraging self-confidence. • Help maintain
classroom materials, learning centers, and shared spaces. • Assist
in compliance with Ohio licensing rules and documentation
requirements. Minimum Qualifications: • Must be 18 years of age and
possess a H.S. diploma or GED equivalent. • 60 semester hours of
Early Childhood Education at the college level, or experience
working with young children in a child care setting required. •
Must have or obtain the following trainings within 3 months of
employment: Infant & Child First Aid & CPR, Common Childhood
Communicable Disease, Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse. •
Shall not have any convictions of child abuse or crimes involving
moral turpitude. • Must have a fingerprint check by the Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Bureau of Criminal Investigation
(BCI). • Strength in creating inclusive partnerships with children,
families and colleagues. • Ability to supervise and interact with
children outdoors for extended periods of varied weather
conditions. Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree in early
childhood education or a closely related field, or Child
Development Associate (CDA) Credential preferred. Conditions of
Employment: To promote the highest levels of health and well-being,
the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment
health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health
Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required
health screenings for the position. Equal Employment Opportunity
Statement: The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity
employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in
employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual
orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran
status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The
University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and
brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect. The University
of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with
disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this
application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR
Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the
hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation
request. Computer access is available at most public libraries and
at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for
Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.
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