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Whether you’re looking for a job in the child care field or need to advertise an open position at your child care program, the central Ohio Child Care Job Board is an additional resource available to you! Find information below on posting and applying for jobs in child care.

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  • Older Infant Teacher

    Joyland Preschool/Childcare

    Overview
    Joyland Preschool is hiring a full time Older Infant/Toddler Teacher (ages 12-22 months). Each teacher at our center works with a co-teacher and shares the responsibilities of the classroom with this person. Teachers at our center are responsible for teaching and supervising students, preparing lesson plans and completing daily sheets, administering assessments, following the daily schedule and keeping the classroom neat and organized. Our center values teachers who are hard-working, patient, responsible and good with students.

    Applicants should have two years or more experience. Joyland Preschool is located in Dublin off of Tuttle Crossing Boulevard. We have approximately 70 students aged 6 weeks to PreK. Our staff consists of 12 full time teachers and an on-site owner. We are a privately owned company that has been at its current location since 1997. We have a supportive group of parents who love bringing their children to our school. Our teaching staff is a close knit group of professionals who like to collaborate to come up with the best ideas for teaching children. If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to meet with you and determine what position you would be the best fit for. Please apply to this job posting and send a copy of your resume. We will be contacting applicants we feel would be a good fit to come in for an interview.

    Duties:
    – Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that promote early childhood development, literacy education, and social skills.
    – Create a safe, inclusive classroom environment that encourages exploration and supports individual learning styles.
    – Manage daily classroom routines, including meal times, naps, play activities, and transitions with efficiency and care.
    – Monitor and assess each child’s progress through observation.
    – Apply behavior management strategies to foster positive interactions and address behavioral challenges effectively.

    Skills:
    – Strong knowledge of childhood development theories and early intervention strategies tailored for toddlers.
    – Experience in curriculum development and writing lesson plans.
    – Proven ability to work with children in childcare or private school settings.
    – Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, and team members.
    – Classroom management expertise to maintain a structured yet flexible learning environment.
    – Ability to work well with other staff members.

    • County: Franklin
  • Assistant Director

    Little Hearts Learning Center

    Little Hearts Learning Center in 4285 Eastland Square Dr, Columbus, OH 43232 is looking for an organized, caring and dependable Assistant Director to help lead our center. We are open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, so we can serve working families on early, daytime and evening schedules.

    The Assistant Director works closely with the Director to run the center day to day. Your work will include:

    Supervising, scheduling and supporting teaching staff, and covering shifts and classrooms when needed

    Making sure we keep staff-to-child ratios and follow Ohio DCY licensing rules at all times

    Keeping child, staff and licensing records complete and current, including enrollment forms, medical forms, immunizations and staff files

    Giving tours, enrolling new families and talking with parents professionally and warmly

    Onboarding and training new staff, and keeping track of staff professional development in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR)

    Supporting classroom quality, lesson planning and Step Up To Quality goals

    Helping with billing, attendance and day-to-day operations

    Taking charge of the center when the Director is out

    Schedule: Full-time Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, with some flexibility to support opening or closing shifts.

    • County: Franklin
  • After School Educator

    Community Development for All People

    After School Educator

    Job description:

    Community Development for All People (CD4AP) is seeking a self-motivated individual for an active position serving children and their families living on the South Side of Columbus. This role can impact the lives of children and their families in a unique and holistic way. This position is designed for work with children M-F in an in school, after school program. CD4AP is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the economic, social and spiritual quality of life for residents of Columbus’ South Side. Interested candidates must have reliable transportation to the site and a schedule allowing them to be present Monday-Friday at the after-school program from 2:30pm-7:00pm. The All People After-School program is located at Lincoln Park Elementary School on the Southside of Columbus.

    Role Responsibilities and Related Tasks

    To successfully complete the role of After School Program Educator, the selected candidate will be called upon to:

    Build meaningful relationships and actively engage with students in the after-school program.
    Contribute to efforts that ensure the program meets all compliance standards.
    Develop and implement program activities that engage and support student development. Participate in coaching and professional development provided for all program staff and volunteers. Participate in regular after school staff meetings and trainings.
    Develop and maintain a high level of communication and positive relationships with school stakeholders, to include principal, teachers, office staff, and others.
    Identify students and coordinate student outreach for the after-school program.
    Work with school staff to align after-school activities with the school day while implementing evaluation. tools. Assist in the development and maintenance of positive parent relations and engagement opportunities.
    Assist with the delivery of on-going parent workshops, services, and special events. Facilitate parent involvement with other CD4AP services and programming.

    Ability to Commute:
    Columbus, OH 43206 (Required)
    Work Location: In person

    Application Question(s): Responses are required to be considered for position.

    Do you have a passion for working with children? (Applicants who fail to answer will not be considered.)
    Do you have experience working with people living in poverty? (Applicants who fail to answer will not be considered.)
    Are you able to successfully pass a criminal background check? (Applicants who fail to answer will not be considered.)
    Are you fully vaccinated and boosted against the COVID-19 virus? If not, are you willing to get vaccinated? (Applicants who fail to answer will not be considered.)

    • County: Franklin
  • Child Care Teacher

    North Broadway Children's Center

    North Broadway Children’s Center is looking for experienced and qualified teachers to join our center in Columbus, Ohio! We have opportunities working with toddlers, preschool, and pre-k children, as well as a school-age teaching opportunity. We believe children learn best through play, exploration, creativity, and meaningful relationships. NBCC is a Gold Rated, Step Up To Quality center. Applicants must have a minimum of one year of experience working in a child care setting.

    • Toddler Teacher – working with children 18 months to 3 years
      We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Toddler Teacher to join our team. This role is full-time, Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This role is essential in creating a safe, engaging, and play-based learning environment where toddlers are encouraged to explore, discover, and build foundational skills through meaningful experiences. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of early childhood development and values learning through play, following children’s interests, and supporting social-emotional growth. We are looking for someone who is patient, responsive, and intentional in their interactions, collaborates well with colleagues, communicates effectively with families, and is committed to fostering a joyful and inclusive classroom community.
    • Preschool Teacher – working with children 3-5 years old
      This position supports our preschool classrooms during the hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and 10:00 AM -6:00 PM. Teachers in this role are expected to be active, engaged members of the classroom team and contribute to a consistent, high-quality experience for children.
      We are looking for someone who is able to work collaboratively within a co-teaching model. This includes clear communication, shared responsibility, and a willingness to support classroom needs as they arise. Flexibility and the ability to step into different roles throughout the day are essential.
      Responsibilities include supporting daily routines, engaging with children in meaningful ways, maintaining a safe and organized environment, and working alongside colleagues to implement developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences.
      Candidates should be dependable, responsive, and able to take initiative while also being open to feedback. A strong team mindset and the ability to communicate effectively with both staff and families are key expectations for this role.
    • Pre-K Teacher – working with children 4-5 years old
      We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Pre-K Teacher to join our team full-time from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This position is ideal for an educator who enjoys creating engaging learning experiences, supporting kindergarten readiness, and building strong connections with children, families, and co-teachers. We are looking for a teacher who collaborates effectively within a co-teaching environment, takes initiative in observing children’s interests and developmental needs, and uses those observations to thoughtfully plan and implement a play-based curriculum.
    • School-Age Teacher Position – working with children 6-10 years old
      We are seeking a caring, dependable, and flexible teacher to join our school-age team. This position works directly with our school-age children during the morning program and is responsible for driving the NBCC minibus to safely transport children to school.
      The scheduled hours are 7:00 AM–9:00 AM, Monday through Friday, with the potential for full-time hours from 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. Full-time hours would include supporting other classrooms and center needs after the morning school-age program.
      This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children of various ages, values teamwork and flexibility, and is comfortable taking responsibility for the safe transportation of children.
      Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving the center’s minibus.
    • Substitute Teachers – Flexible scheduling based on your availability. Substitutes support classrooms across our program and may work with children from infants through school age.

    Benefits for Full-Time Teachers:
    Competitive pay based on experience and education
    Annual performance based salary increase
    Paid professional development, holidays, annual leave, sick leave
    Paid Time Off- Available after 45 – days of employment
    Free lunch
    Paid breaks
    Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
    Retirement Matching- We offer a matching retirement plan that matches the employee’s retirement savings up to 3%. Staff person must be employed for 2 years to be eligible for retirement matching.
    Staff Child Tuition Discount: 50% discount
    Assistance with CDA related fees

    For more information about the center, please visit our website: www.northbroadwaycc.org

    • County: Franklin
  • Childcare Administrator

    Bailey's Clubhouse

    Childcare Administrator – Job Description
    Bailey’s Clubhouse
    The Childcare Administrators of Bailey’s Clubhouse are responsible for the management of the childcare center. The Administrators serve as a representative of the program in the community. The Administrators oversee and supervise all childcare staff and volunteers. The Administrators are responsible for carrying out the mission of Bailey’s Clubhouse. Responsibilities include ongoing supervision, staff development, and safety within the childcare center. In addition, the Administrators will serve in the classroom when not attending to administrator duties. The Childcare Administrators will report to the Executive Director and the Board. The Co-Childcare Administrators will be responsible for parent communication as well as communication with all partner organizations.
    Depending upon candidates – this position may be structured as one full-time position or two part-time job share positions.

    • County: Franklin

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