Early Childhood Teacher; D​/HH; Early Learning

Job Description - Early Childhood Teacher (D/HH) - Early Learning (2600072B)

Early Childhood Teacher (D/HH) - Early Learning ( 2600072B )

Ohio School for the Deaf

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Kimberly Basil; human.resources.gov

Oct 2, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Ohio School for the Deaf 500 Morse Road Columbus 43214

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation :
In accordance with OEA ODBES teacher scale

Full-time

Union : OEA/Scope

Education

Technical Skills :
Education, Educational support

Professional Skills :
Adaptability, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Leading Others, Presenting

Here at the Alice Cogswell Center (ACC) and Early Learning Center (ELC), we follow a child centered approach. At the ELC, weserve children ages 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.

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.

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 our Total 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.

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:

Education,Educational Support, Adaptability, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Leading Others, Presenting

• 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 basil.gov .

• 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…