Early Childhood Educator III

Apply now Job No: 503505
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University Staff
Department: SEHS Bombeck Family Learning Cntr - 210300
Pay Grade: 6 - Non Exempt
Advertised: April 21, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Early Childhood educator IIIs (ECEIII) work with their educational team to provide high quality early care and education for infants, toddlers or preschoolers. They demonstrate an understanding of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Position on Developmentally Appropriate Practices, incorporating both consistently. ECEIIIs engage in collaborative planning and critical reflection to maintain a classroom where the environment, curriculum and responsive interactions are intentional and based on the most current research of the field.

They provide a positive climate for children, families, early childhood students, team members and center staff. They create an environment where differences are valued and a growth mindset is expected.

Over half (54 %) of the ECEIII’s job responsibilities focus on implementing the curriculum and engaging with children. They collect and compile children’s work samples to document learning, and gather examples of high quality practice to share with university students, families and the early childhood community.

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy or a related field focused on young children, OR equivalent.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience with infants, toddlers or preschoolers.
• Understanding of child‑care licensing requirements, including QRIS such as Step Up to Quality and safety protocols.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate practice that is child‑centered and play‑based.
• Respect for individual differences and demonstrated culturally responsive practice.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Collaboration skills needed to work as part of an educational team.
• High level of professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google mail, docs, forms and social media tools.

• More than 1 year of teaching experience with infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers.
• Experience teaching an integrated, project‑based, emergent and STEM curriculum.
• Experience with online communication and record‑keeping tools such as Moment Path.

This full‑time, benefit‑eligible position offers health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, disability, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, vacation/sick accrual and holiday pay.

To apply, submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The University does not provide work‑visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being, to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.