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Working At Agape School of Columbus
Experience The Agape Difference by working at the Agape School of Columbus. Our vision is to be an industry leader in quality, safety, and excellence in early childhood education. We provide Emelia Reggio-inspired early childhood education to children as early as 6-weeks old in an environment where Agape is at the center of all we do. All our schools have either received the highest level of Ohio Star Quality Rating or are in the process of doing so. If you’re loving, dependable, hard-working, and looking for job growth opportunities, we might be what you’ve been looking for!
Positions Available
Lead Teacher
Location: Columbus
Responsibilities
- Maintain ongoing, open communication with diverse parents and caregivers
- Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships with teaching
- Maintain a well-kept, inclusive classroom environment for parents and children to thrive
- Assist with planning periodical parent conferences to discuss children’s developmental progress, needs and interests
- Collaborate with children’s families to ensure a smooth transition from home to child care
- Assist with creating weekly plans and implementing an age-appropriate curriculum that nurtures and stimulates all domains of each child’s development in their care
- Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth
- Assist with performing ongoing developmental evaluations of children as required
Qualifications
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
- CDA or 4-year degree for Lead Teacher (CDA can be acquired within first year of hire)
- Complete BCI/FBI Background Screening and BMV
- Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40-pound child
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to maintain an overall positive and professional nature
- Have reliable transportation
Benefits
- Signing Bonus*
- $17-$20/Hour Started Wages, Based On Education Level & Experience In The Field
- 9 Paid Holidays Per Year
- 2 Weeks Paid Vacation (After 90 Day Probation Period)
- 401k Retirement Planning With Matching (up to 6%)
- Free Childcare Discount
- Ongoing Paid Professional Development Including First Aid & CPR Credential
- Comfortable Agape Teamwear, Quarterly Catered Family Meals (Free), Relaxing Breakroom With Free Coffee
*Signing Bonus Subject To State Of Ohio Budget
Assistant Teacher
Location: Columbus
Responsibilities
- Maintain ongoing, open communication with diverse parents and caregivers
- Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships with teaching
- Maintain a well-kept, inclusive classroom environment for parents and children to thrive
- Assist with planning periodical parent conferences to discuss children’s developmental progress, needs and interests
- Collaborate with children’s families to ensure a smooth transition from home to child care
- Assist with creating weekly plans and implementing an age-appropriate curriculum that nurtures and stimulates all domains of each child’s development in their care
- Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth
- Assist with performing ongoing developmental evaluations of children as required
Qualifications
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
- CDA or 4-year degree for Lead Teacher (CDA can be acquired within first year of hire)
- Complete BCI/FBI Background Screening and BMV
- Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40-pound child
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to maintain an overall positive and professional nature
- Have reliable transportation
Benefits
- Signing Bonus*
- $15-$17/Hour Started Wages, Based On Education Level & Experience In The Field
- 9 Paid Holidays Per Year
- 2 Weeks Paid Vacation (After 90 Day Probation Period)
- 401k Retirement Planning With Matching (up to 6%)
- Free Childcare Discount
- Ongoing Paid Professional Development Including First Aid & CPR Credential
- Comfortable Agape Teamwear, Quarterly Catered Family Meals (Free), Relaxing Breakroom With Free Coffee
*Signing Bonus Subject To State Of Ohio Budget