The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher works with an Assistant Professor of Instruction/ Early Childhood Teacher in a classroom teaching and caring for the daily needs and education of young children. They model appropriate practice for ECEE Teacher Candidates and communicate about the classroom and children. They build relationships with families and communicate with them daily. - Teach and care for young children following developmentally appropriate practices, Early Learning Content Standards and licensing rules. Plan and coordinate activities to meet children’s developmental and educational needs. Model appropriate practices for ECEE Teacher Candidates. - Full responsibility of the classroom for 2 hours per day and any time in the absence of the Assistant Professor of Instruction (Teacher). This includes planning and implementing classroom routines and activities as well as communication with families and ECEE Teacher Candidates. - Beyond working directly with children, they share responsibilities with Assistant Professor of Instruction to complete documentation for licensing and accreditation. They support the Assistant Professor of Instruction with curriculum, twice-yearly family teacher conferences and reports and may work on other classroom or Center needs aligning with their interests and skills. They also are responsible for completing required licensing training and participating in ongoing professional development as determined by the Center director. Position Profile Provides care and education to children. Provides support and communication to families. Supervises educational program activities and operations. Level Summary Performs professional-level work that involves basic, operational problem-solving. Independently resolves day-to-day issues and executes clearly defined tasks. Provides data analysis and informational insights to support decision-making. Supervisory Responsibilities None; may assist with training student employees. Fiscal Responsibilities No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions. Problem Solving Solves routine problems with defined processes and guidance. Independence of Action Works under close supervision. Communication and Collaboration Collaborates with peers and follows guidance from supervisor. Physical Requirements This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs. Minimum Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and less than 3 years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Reggio Emilia inspired work, emergent curriculum, and nature Department Child Development Center Pay Rate Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees) Discover the full value of joining Ohio University by clicking this link: Our Total Compensation Estimator shows your offer package in dollars: salary plus university paid benefits including health coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition benefits, and more. See details on what we offer in one place and compare different options for retirement and insurance. Estimates are informational only; exact coverage is determined by eligibility policies and official plan documents. Pay Grade 13 NE Pay Range $14.65-$22.71 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Job Category Administrative at-will appointment Employment Type part-time regular Job Family Education Job Sub Family Early Childhood Education Job Level IC 1 Job Open Date 06/12/2026 Posting End Date 07/03/2026 Planning Unit Patton College of Education Work Schedule M-F Hours may vary Months 12 month Campus Athens Expected hours worked per week 20 Expected duration of assignment on-going