Central Co-Teacher Float

West Ohio Community Action Partnership•Lima, OH

17h

About The Position

WOCAP, a local non-profit organization, is seeking qualified candidates for a Co-Teacher/FSW Float based at our Central location. This position is 40 hours per week, 9 months a year. Responsibilities include: 1. Assist the Teacher in developing and educating each Child Development Services child to their fullest potential by utilizing the latest curriculum. 2. Assist the Teacher with weekly lesson plans and daily planning. 3. Assist the children & families by ensuring coordination, facilitation, identification, enrollment, and provision of individual services in accordance with Child Development Services Performance Standards, licensing regulations, and WOCAP policies & procedures. 4. Ensure that all children receive required health related services by connecting them to resources, providing follow-up support services and identifying and removing barriers to needed services. This includes expectations to transport families to appointments, report difficulties to supervisors in writing, and ensuring follow-up within 30 days. 5. Float positions require moving between classrooms as needed per day, including traveling to another site to perform the same responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

MUST be able to pass drug screen and background check.
Candidate must possess High School Diploma or GED.
Must be willing to enroll in CDA program to obtain CDA certification within two years.
Certifications in Child Abuse & Neglect, Communicable Disease, CPR, and First Aid must be maintained.
Valid Ohio driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and privately-owned vehicle during working hours preferred.
Ability to check electronic mail, entering data into program-specific software for required reports, and Internet skills required.

Nice To Haves

Current possession of CDA a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the Teacher in developing and educating each Child Development Services child to their fullest potential by utilizing the latest curriculum.
Assist the Teacher with weekly lesson plans and daily planning.
Assist the children & families by ensuring coordination, facilitation, identification, enrollment, and provision of individual services in accordance with Child Development Services Performance Standards, licensing regulations, and WOCAP policies & procedures.
Ensure that all children receive required health related services by connecting them to resources, providing follow-up support services and identifying and removing barriers to needed services. This includes expectations to transport families to appointments, report difficulties to supervisors in writing, and ensuring follow-up within 30 days.
Float positions require moving between classrooms as needed per day, including traveling to another site to perform the same responsibilities as needed.