Early Childhood Teacher (DHH) Early Learning

The Early Learning Center is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher to teach young students who are Deaf/HH subject matter at a preschool level and support development of social emotional developmentally appropriate skills.

Here at theAlice Cogswell Center (ACC) andEarly Learning Center (ELC) we follow a child centered the ELC weserve childrenages 3-5with hearing loss and students with visual impairments. Each child has a unique personality and their own strengths. We respect and encourage each child on their path to learn and grow socially emotionally physically and educationally. We believe children grow and develop best when given hands on activities where they can explore and try new things with support and encouragement along the way. We provide the opportunity for children to try a variety of learning experiences throughout the day: fine and gross motor art language and literacy math and other large and small group activities where we practice valuable communication skills. Inall ofthese areas we strive to build strong values in our children self-esteem and respect and caring for others.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

• The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender gender identity or expression national origin (ancestry) military status disability age (40 years or older) genetic information sexual orientation or caregiver status in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

• The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Kimberly Basil at or.

• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for a position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

Must maintain valid Ohio teaching licensure for grade level subject area or special class assignment

OR

The Ohio School for the Deaf has a strong Grow Your Own program. Applicants will be considered if qualifications indicate a path to licensure for the above license.

Must demonstrate Advanced level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) within one year of hire Intermediate level minimum requirement at hire.

Preferred early learning childhood experience and/or special education knowledge (multiple disabilities).

May be required to seek van certification.

Job Skills:EducationEducational Support Adaptability Developing Others Emotional Intelligence Leading Others Presenting

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.