Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher

Join the Mini University Family!

You have the education. You have the passion. Now find a place where you can make a difference!

At Mini University, teaching is more than a job. It's an opportunity to shape young minds, build meaningful relationships, and create the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

We are a nationally accredited, NAEYC-accredited early learning community committed to providing exceptional care and education. Through intentional teaching, meaningful interactions, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences, we prepare children for kindergarten and lifelong success.

We are seeking passionate, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teachers who are ready to put their education into action and make every day meaningful for children.

We're Looking for Educators Who:

• Hold a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field that meets the position's educational requirements.

• Have a strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

• Love working with young children and inspiring a lifelong love of learning.

• Bring creativity, energy, and FUN to the classroom every day.

• Believe in intentional teaching, engaging learning experiences, and meaningful teacher-child interactions.

• Value teamwork, respect, professionalism, and positive relationships.

• Are committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

• Create safe, inclusive, and nurturing environments where every child can thrive.

What You'll Do

• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences using the Creative Curriculum.

• Build meaningful relationships with children and families through responsive, intentional interactions.

• Support children's social-emotional development through Conscious Discipline practices.

• Foster language, literacy, early math, critical thinking, and kindergarten readiness skills.

• Observe, document, and assess children's development to guide individualized learning.

• Create a safe, organized, and stimulating classroom environment.

• Collaborate with teaching teams, families, and leadership to support each child's success.

• Participate in ongoing professional development, coaching, and continuous quality improvement.

Why Choose Mini University?

We believe exceptional educators deserve a workplace that recognizes their expertise, supports their professional growth, and values the important work they do.

When you join Mini U, you'll find:

• Supportive Leadership: Leaders who value your knowledge, encourage your ideas, and invest in your success.

• A Collaborative Culture: A positive team environment built on respect, appreciation, and shared commitment to excellence.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities to expand your skills, deepen your knowledge, and advance your career.

• A Commitment to Quality: Work within a nationally accredited, NAEYC-accredited program focused on high-quality early childhood education.

• Meaningful Impact: Make a difference in children's lives during their most important years of growth and development.

• Great Pay & Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits that recognize the value of our educators.

Your Education Makes a Difference. Your Passion Makes an Impact.

If you are an educated, motivated early childhood professional who wants to be part of a team that values quality, relationships, creativity, and FUN, we would love to meet you!

Bring your knowledge. Share your passion. Inspire their future.

Come grow with us at Mini University!

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS of the TEACHER POSITION:

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in ECE, Elementary Education, Child Development or Early Intervention (or equivalent = AA/BA/BS with 12 ECE semester hours) and CPL 3
• Basic Health Training - Current certification in each of the following areas: Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR, Child Abuse Recognition & Prevention, and Common Childhood Illnesses. Applicants without certification in these areas may still be considered for this position, however, if hired, certification in these areas is required according to the timeline on the PD Plan. Teachers must always maintain current certification in all these classes.
• Continuing Education & Professional Development (PD)
  Teacher PD Plans will be used to guide future professional growth, ensuring that educational goals are met.Teachers must continue taking college level ECE courses or obtain a minimum of 15 hours/year of Ohio Approved in-service to ensure they remain current with the latest research and meet all regulatory requirements from the Department of Children and Youth (DCY) and the Ohio Department of Education (ODE)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS of the TEACHER POSITION:
Teachers must:
1. be willing and able to impart information and orally communicate with children, families and others.
2. be willing and able to understand and respond to oral communications and directions.
3. be willing and able to read, write, understand and respond to written instructions, communications andmaterials.
4. have the capacity to ensure the safety of, observe, and assess all situations involving a child, a group of children and co-workers.
5. have mobility, strength, and dexterity to be able to lift a child weighing up to 40 pounds; interact at each child's level; and retrieve children who wander and/or run from the group.