👩‍🏫 Our Staff: Dedicated, Qualified, and Committed to Children

At the Child Development Center of Jackson County, our employees are the heart of our mission. High‑quality child care begins with highly trained, compassionate educators who create safe, joyful, developmentally supportive environments every day.

Our staff do far more than supervise — they nurture growth, build trust, and guide children through meaningful learning experiences.

🎓 Highly Qualified Educators

Our teaching team includes:

• CDA‑credentialed educators

• Teachers with Associate and Bachelor Degrees in Early Childhood Education

• Staff actively pursuing degrees through the TEACH Early Childhood® Scholarship Program

• Educators completing annual specialized training in curriculum, child development, health, safety, and family engagement

This commitment to professional excellence supports our Step Up To Quality Gold Rating and ensures every child receives individualized, developmentally appropriate care.

📚 Required Training & Certifications

All staff maintain current training in:

• First Aid & CPR

• Communicable Disease Recognition & Management

• Child Abuse & Neglect Recognition, Reporting & Prevention

• Proper Hand‑Washing & Sanitation Procedures

• USDA CACFP Food Program Policies

• Ohio Child Care Licensing Requirements (OAC 5180:2‑12)

As a Gold Rated Program, our team also completes a minimum of 10 additional hours of specialized Early Childhood Education training each year, ensuring they stay current with best practices and evolving standards.

📝 Employment Requirements

Before joining our team, prospective employees must:

• Provide professional references

• Pass State & Federal background checks (BCII & FBI fingerprinting)

• Complete a pre‑employment physical exam

• Agree to our drug testing and personnel policies

• Attend mandatory new‑hire orientation

• Successfully complete a 3‑month probationary period with performance evaluation

Current employees must:

• Renew BCII fingerprint checks every four years

• Sign an annual non‑conviction statement

• Maintain all required training and certifications

We expect every team member to uphold our policies with integrity, professionalism, and care. The health, safety, and well‑being of every child is our top priority.

🏫 Our Classrooms & Teaching Teams

Each classroom at the Child Development Center is staffed with trained educators who specialize in the developmental needs of the age group they serve.

(Your next pages will break down each room individually — Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre‑K, School‑Age.)

Every room features:

• Age‑appropriate curriculum

• Safe, engaging learning environments

• Consistent routines

• Individualized instruction

• Teachers who know each child personally

Our staff work as a team to ensure continuity of care, smooth transitions, and a warm, welcoming environment for every child.

💼 Interested in Joining Our Team?

We’re always looking for compassionate, qualified individuals who are passionate about early childhood education.

If you’re ready to make a difference, we invite you to apply.

📄 Visit our Application for Employment page

Download required forms, review job expectations, and learn more about the hiring process.

You may also:

• Call our office

• Email your resume

• Stop by in person

We’d love to meet you.