Top 73 Preschool assistant program director Jobs in Columbus

Special Education Secretary - Early Childhood
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities —Columbus, OH
- $20.71 - $24.76 an hour
- School experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Teaching Assistant 2026-2027 (qualifies for $1500 Recruiting Incentive)
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO)) —Columbus, OH
- Extended hours
- Classroom
- Sanitation
- HIPAA
Child Care Teacher/Assistant
Agora's Little Gems Early Learning & Child Care —Columbus, OH
- $14 - $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Teacher
The Gardner School —Powell, OH
- $15.30 - $18.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Teaching Assistant 2026-2027 (qualifies for $1500 Recruiting Incentive)
ESC of Central Ohio —Columbus, OH
- $136.95 - $162.34 a day
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Classroom
- Sanitation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Teacher Assistant Early/Head Start
CHILD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF FRANKLIN COUNTY INC —Columbus, OH
- $18.42 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
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PreSchool Aide (5 openings) 4 days a week, Monday-Thursday, 8:15am- 3:15pm
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO)) —Grove City, OH
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Associate's degree
- Entry level
PreSchool Aide, 4 days a week, Monday-Thursday, 8:15 am-3:15 pm
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO)) —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Associate's degree
- Entry level
Theater Assistant Director(s)
Licking Heights School District —Pataskala, OH
- Part-time
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Public school
Assistant Art Teacher Preschool
FACCES —Columbus, OH
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with children
- Preschool
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Anticipated PreSchool Aide Positions for 26-27 School Year (Monday-Thursday) Must be highly qualified
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO)) —Grove City, OH
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Associate's degree
- Entry level
Assistant Center Director
The Learning Experience - Lewis Center —Lewis Center, OH
- $38,000 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Preschool Assistant Teacher
Primrose School at Pinnacle —Grove City, OH
- $15 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Preschool
- Entry level
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Educational Assistant - Class I, Pre-K
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO)) —Delaware, OH
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Preschool
- Elementary school
Preschool Assistant Teacher/ Floater
Tarbiya Learning Center LLC —Columbus, OH
- $13 - $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Sanitation
- Math
- Opportunities for advancement
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Assistant Preschool Teacher
Avid Management Resources —Columbus, OH
- $16.00 - $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Assistant Preschool - Pre K Teacher
The Goddard School of Canal Winchester, OH —Canal Winchester, OH
- $15.50 - $17.50 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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ASSISTANT TEACHERS/ PART TIME AND FULL TIME!
The Goddard School of Worthington Hills, OH —Columbus, OH
- $15 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Assistant Teacher/Floater - ELC West Part Time
YMCA of Central Ohio —Columbus, OH
- From $14 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid training
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Assistant Teacher Early Learning - Part Time
YMCA of Central Ohio —Columbus, OH
- $14 - $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Special Education Secretary - Early Childhood

Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

$20.71 - $24.76 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

HIPAA compliance
Microsoft Outlook
Customer service
Spreadsheets
Parent collaboration
HIPAA
Team scheduling
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Special education law
High school diploma or GED
Data management
Data Security (Data management)
Microsoft Teams
Working with families
Educational compliance and regulation understanding
Video conferences (communication methods)
Cross-functional communication
File organization

Full Job Description

1. IEP Coordination & Scheduling (30%)

Coordinate scheduling of Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, IEP amendment meetings, and kindergarten transition meetings.

Contact parents, team members, and school districts to schedule meetings.

Complete required parent participation documentation in SameGoal.

Arrange interpreters as needed, including creating purchase orders.

Create Zoom meeting links, schedule substitutes, and maintain shared calendars.

Send meeting reminders, Procedural Safeguards, Jon Peterson Scholarship information, and meeting invitations to families.

Ensure parent signatures are obtained prior to meeting dates.

2. Compliance & Special Education Records Management (25%)

Monitor IEP timelines and support compliance reviews to ensure documentation is completed in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Maintain accurate and compliant student records in SameGoal.

Upload IEPs, Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs), and related documentation.

Complete required forms and ensure all student identifiers, including Local IDs and SSIDs, are accurate.

Distribute progress notes to school districts through SameGoal or secure email in accordance with reporting timelines.

Update disability codes in Brittco following new evaluations.

Maintain accurate student records and support ongoing compliance monitoring.

3. Data Management, Reporting & Analysis (20%)

Develop and maintain Excel-based tracking tools and databases.

Analyze data trends to support program planning, compliance, and decision-making.

Interpret progress report data to monitor student growth.

Assist with management of Child Outcomes Summary (COS) data.

Generate reports from SameGoal to monitor deadlines and compliance requirements.

Assist with the development and submission of the Preschool Special Education State Report.

Support continuous improvement through accurate data collection and analysis.

4. Placement & District Coordination (15%)

Serve as the primary point of contact for school districts regarding preschool special education documentation.

Coordinate the administrative components of the preschool placement process.

Maintain placement databases, classroom openings, and waitlists.

Prepare placement materials and coordinate placement meetings.

Update student rosters and enrollment systems.

Communicate routine placement information to school districts and families.

Complete post-placement documentation.

Collaborate with the Special Education Coordinator, who retains responsibility for educational programming, Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), and placement decisions.

5. Administrative Support & Organizational Functions (5%)

Record and distribute accurate meeting minutes for special education meetings and professional development.

Maintain professional resource libraries to ensure staff have access to current materials.

Provide administrative, scheduling, and organizational support to the Special Education Coordinator.

Maintain accurate databases and ensure data integrity.

Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel functions and data management systems.

Model the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities' mission, vision, and organizational values in all interactions with children, families, colleagues, community partners, and school districts.

Actively collaborate with colleagues to identify solutions, resolve challenges, support continuous improvement, and promote high-quality services for children and families.

6. Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of Preschool Special Education services.

Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning while responding to evolving program and organizational needs.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required

Prior experience in an educational setting, office administration, or special education support role strongly preferred

Demonstrated experience handling confidential information in compliance with FERPA & HIPAA guidelines

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

Required Skills & Competencies

Communication & Collaboration

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate professionally with families, school districts, and multidisciplinary teams

Customer-service mindset when supporting families and staff

Organization & Scheduling

High-level ability to coordinate complex schedules across multiple stakeholders

Attention to detail to ensure compliance timelines, documentation, and meeting logistics are accurate

Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Technology & Data Management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook, and Teams)

Ability to create and manage spreadsheets, including intermediate formulas and data tracking tools

Experience with databases or willingness to learn systems such as SameGoal and Brittco

Ability to maintain accurate digital records and manage document uploads

Compliance & Confidentiality

Basic understanding of special education processes (IEPs, ETRs) or willingness to learn

Ability to follow detailed procedures and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., IDEA timelines)

Strong attention to confidentiality and data security practices

Problem-Solving & Initiative

Ability to identify issues, analyze data, and support solutions

Self-starter who can work independently while also collaborating with a team

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and needs

Preferred (But Not Required)

Experience in special education or early childhood programs

Familiarity with IEP processes and timelines

Experience scheduling meetings with multiple agencies or districts

Experience with data tracking, reporting, or compliance monitoring

Benefits of working at the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities:

Tuition reimbursement
On-site fitness
Generous health care package (health, vision, dental, & life insurance)
Childcare Assistance
14% employer contribution towards retirement plan (www.opers.com or www.strsoh.org)
Deferred compensation options (www.ccao457empower-retirement.com & www.ohio457.org)
Paid holidays
Excellent leave policies (sick, vacation, and personal days)

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preschool assistant program director jobs in columbus

Special Education Secretary - Early Childhood

Teaching Assistant 2026-2027 (qualifies for $1500 Recruiting Incentive)

Child Care Teacher/Assistant

Assistant Teacher

Teaching Assistant 2026-2027 (qualifies for $1500 Recruiting Incentive)

Teacher Assistant Early/Head Start

PreSchool Aide (5 openings) 4 days a week, Monday-Thursday, 8:15am- 3:15pm

PreSchool Aide, 4 days a week, Monday-Thursday, 8:15 am-3:15 pm

Theater Assistant Director(s)

Assistant Art Teacher Preschool

Anticipated PreSchool Aide Positions for 26-27 School Year (Monday-Thursday) Must be highly qualified

Assistant Center Director

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Educational Assistant - Class I, Pre-K

Preschool Assistant Teacher/ Floater

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Assistant Preschool - Pre K Teacher

ASSISTANT TEACHERS/ PART TIME AND FULL TIME!

Assistant Teacher/Floater - ELC West Part Time

Assistant Teacher Early Learning - Part Time

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