Program for Young Children Teaching Aide Full time, 40 hrs/week Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is an independent day school in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1898, serving diverse students in grades pre-k through grade 12. CSG empowers girls todiscover their distinct potential as learners and leaders. As a leader in the education of girls and young women, it is a vibrant community of more than 520 students, 155 faculty and staff, and 3,000 active alumnae. CSG's 8-acre academic campus in the beautiful Bexley neighborhood is a ten-minute drive from downtown Columbus, a city bustling with artistic, civic, and shopping experiences. Having just completed a strategic plan to guide the School's direction over the next several years, CSG offers an exceptional, student-centered academic experience with strong offerings in the arts, an impressive athletic program, and a health and wellness curriculum that is unique in Central Ohio. This combination of academics and skills ensures that CSG students will be well prepared for life beyond CSG. The Program for Young Children (PYC) serves more than 75 children, aged three- to six-years-old. Columbus School for Girls has an immediate opening for an energetic and creative PYC Teaching Aide for the 2024-2025 academic year. This position is a 10 month position, following the faculty calendar, with 40 hours/week. CSG offers a competitive salary, generous benefits and professional opportunities. CSG welcomes candidates who add to the racial, cultural, religious, and gender diversity of the school community.The Teaching Aide will support the PYC classes in the following ways:
- Work collaboratively with teachers in the classroom and the Program for Young Children to provide the highest quality education and care for the children in the PYC.
- Supervise students to ensure their safety and well-being.
- Support and extend student work in the classroom in a questioning and reflecting manner inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.
- Willingness to support and guide children to research and express their ideas through multiple languages: clay, wire, paint, fiber arts, and technology (video, storytelling, photography, computer programs, coding, 3D printing)
Additional responsibilities may include:
- Prepare snacks in the morning before school.
- Prepare the classroom in the morning and help clean in the afternoon.
- Help maintain the classroom, materials, Columbia House and the playground.
- Transport students to PE, music, library and lunch.
- Take and type notes and photographs for documentation.
- Organize photos and typed documents on the computer.
- Assist teachers with notebooks and assessments.
- Attend division, department and full faculty and staff, and parent meetings, as requested
- Perform administrative duties such as assisting in lunch, recess, and student pick-up.
- Participate in field trips, admissions events and CSG traditions and special events as necessary
- Provide substitute coverage for classroom teachers as needed
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of the PYC
Experience, Characteristics, Qualities:
- Associate's degree required; Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred; preferably with background in early childhood; Strong candidates will have classroom experience
- An understanding of the value of an all-girls education and the eagerness to learn about the best ways to help young women of promise to reach their full potential as learners and leaders
- Excellent communication skills, a genuine appreciation for and an understanding of the development of young children, a sense of humor, and the ability to work well within a diverse, collaborative environment
Other Requirements:
- Will receive certification in CPR, First Aid and other requirements for ODE licensing upon hire
- Ability to lift or run after a child
- Go outside in inclement weather
- Travel throughout the campus to complete their duties
Physical DemandsThe physical demands include being able to sit, talk, hear, stand; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; and reach hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close and distance vision. Commitment to Diversity: Columbus School for Girls strives to cultivate a culture of belonging through its curriculum, pedagogy, school programs, extracurricular activities, and overall student experience. We value the diversity of our student population with 37% of students self-identifying as people of color. CSG students come from all 5 major religions, 51 zip codes, and a range of family structures and socioeconomic backgrounds.You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Columbus School for Girls, we encourage you to apply!Interested candidates should apply on the Career page of our website at: and submit a cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for this specific position including a resume.Columbus School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.