Early Head Start Teacher

Child Focus Inc•Cincinnati, OH

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Child Focus is seeking a dedicated early childhood professional to serve as Lead Teacher in an Infant Toddler Classroom, ages 0-3, implementing a research-based curriculum. Duties include set up and maintenance of classroom, engaging with infants and toddlers, diaper changing and fostering learning and growth. Child Focus is a Step Up to Quality Gold Rated Program and provides high quality early childhood services. The lead teacher is responsible for providing a learning experience that accommodates children’s needs and stimulates learning across all domains of development including lesson planning, screening and curriculum implementation. The lead teacher also works with the assistant teachers to ensure children’s basic needs are met and that the daily routine runs smoothly. The lead teacher establishes a partnership with families, and helps the families set and meet goals for their children and themselves.

Requirements

Degree Required: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential
Additional Requirements: Pass physical examination, background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Relate positively with young children and families
Be passionate about providing quality care and learning opportunities as well as a safe environment for young children
Work cooperatively with other team members
Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and grow.
Love children and wish to work in a team-oriented environment
Meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency
Have knowledge and interest of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children
Have previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred, but not required as training provided

Responsibilities

Set up and maintenance of classroom
Engaging with infants and toddlers
Diaper changing
Fostering learning and growth
Lesson planning
Screening
Curriculum implementation
Ensure children’s basic needs are met
Ensure the daily routine runs smoothly
Establish a partnership with families
Helps the families set and meet goals for their children and themselves

Benefits

Medical, vision, dental insurance, and EAP program.
Health Savings and Flex Spending account options with agency match.
10 days of PTO for first-year employees and seasonal staff
Extended illness benefits.
403(b) retirement plan with 6% employer match.
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
Paid internships.
Childcare with 25% employee discount.
Employee wellness benefits.
Paid Continued Education Trainings
Great Work Life Balance!
Growth and Advancement Opportunities.
Leadership is committed to promoting from within and growing the next generation of leaders.
Personal and professional value in the work they do to support children, families and adults.
Employees are highly engaged.
Free continuing education.
Child Focus financially supports employee’s professional development.