Head Start Preschool Teacher - Clermont County

Child Focus•Cincinnati, OH

32d•$21 - $23

About The Position

We invest in you while working together to strengthen our community. Head Start Preschool Teacher Child Focus 4629 Aicholtz Rd. Cincinnati, OH (main office) The actual location of the position will be at a site within Clermont County but is TBD. Child Focus is seeking dedicated early childhood professionals to serve as Head Start Preschool Teacher in a classroom for children ages 3-5 years old. 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. This position is a Full Time Seasonal position (August-May) Child Focus is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to join with communities in improving the quality of life for children, families and adults. Child Focus is a leader in the industries of early childhood and behavioral health by creating responsive and innovative programs in collaboration with individuals, families, community agencies and institutions. Our early care and education, prevention and treatment programs improve coping mechanisms, provide support, promote school readiness and success and encourage growth and self-sufficiency for the children, families and adults in our community. Come be part of an agency that promotes healthy relationships, improves behavioral and emotional functioning, and drastically increase their likelihood of future success in school and in life! Child Focus is a Gold Rated Step Up to Quality Program and provides high quality early childhood services.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related Degree
Pass physical examination, background check, and drug screen, and maintain required Physical/TB screen requirements
Available between 8-4:45 Monday-Friday

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related Degree
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

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, including full supervision of children at all times, in accordance with childcare licensing requirements.
Provide classroom experiences that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally and age-appropriate for the children served.
Ensure classroom arrangement, materials and displays are organized and conducive to children’s learning.
Document children’s progress through ongoing observation and direct assessment activities; use that data to plan and individualize curriculum.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package: 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 (limited slots, there may be a wait list)
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.