Teacher 1 PY

Community Action Wayne Medina•Medina, OH

16h•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Community Action Wayne/Medina (CAW/M) is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Teacher to join their team at Creative Kids in Medina, Ohio. This is a Part-Year, Full-Time, Non-Exempt position working Monday-Thursday for 34 hours per week, approximately 44 weeks per year. The Teacher will work as part of a collaborative classroom team to create a safe, healthy, and engaging learning environment for young children, supporting their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development while building positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Minimum of one year of experience in early childhood education or a related childcare setting.
Valid Ohio driver's license and ability to meet agency insurability requirements.
Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build positive working relationships with children, families, coworkers, and others from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively under pressure, and adapt to changing needs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to use online databases and technology.
Ability to actively engage with young children throughout the day, including standing, bending, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds, and participating in indoor and outdoor activities.
Commitment to supporting children and families and the mission of Community Action Wayne/Medina.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom plans that meet the individual needs of children.
Support curriculum and learning experiences that promote children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Help create engaging learning environments based on early childhood education best practices.
Incorporate Conscious Discipline® techniques into daily classroom schedules and routines.
Plan and implement literacy experiences for children and their families.
Assist with field trips, end-of-year activities, kindergarten transition activities, and other special events.
Assist with required screenings and assessments for enrolled children within established timeframes.
Maintain written observations, portfolios, work samples, individual child goals, and other required documentation.
Conduct daily health checks and make referrals as needed.
Help maintain a safe, healthy, and effective classroom environment that supports children's well-being.
Monitor compliance with applicable program, licensing, health, and safety requirements.
Assist with Parent Child Registration Visits and Education Home Visits in collaboration with the program team.
Communicate with families and program staff regarding children's screenings, assessments, goals, and referrals.
Work collaboratively with families and coworkers to support children's development and success.
Assist in maintaining complete and accurate child files.
Participate as an active member of the classroom and program team.