Teacher Part Year - Indian Lake

COUNCIL ON RURAL SERVICE PROGRAMS INC•Washington Township, OH

7d•$15 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher collaborates with the Early Childhood Service Coordinator, Head Teacher, Family Advocate, and families to plan and implement the Head Start educational program for preschool children, preparing them for kindergarten and beyond. The role supports classroom operations and works with children and parents in a highly rated Step-Up-To-Quality organization that offers professional development resources. The Teacher works with the Head Teacher on daily classroom activities, including preparing the learning environment and materials, following the daily routine, facilitating small- and large-group activities, outdoor time, and mealtime. The role helps maintain children’s safety and a safe, healthy, sanitary, and organized learning environment. The Teacher also helps develop and implement activities tailored to children’s interests and individual needs, supports developmental screenings and family engagement activities, and may complete home visits and parent/teacher conferences when requested by a supervisor and as part of professional development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with a CDA or equivalent, or agreement to enroll in a CORS-approved, paid accredited Child Development Associate (CDA) program and complete it within two years of the start date.
Ability to lift 40 pounds, stoop, bend, and reach.
Valid driver’s license and driving history acceptable to the agency’s insurer.
Ability to organize, problem-solve, keep records, and manage time.
Background check, drug test, and physical are required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Early Childhood Service Coordinator, Head Teacher, Family Advocate, and families to plan and implement the Head Start educational program.
Support the Head Teacher with daily classroom operations and work with children and parents.
Prepare the learning environment and gather necessary materials.
Participate in the daily routine, small- and large-group times, outdoor time, and mealtime activities.
Ensure children are properly supervised and maintain a safe, healthy, sanitary, and organized learning environment.
Collaborate with the Head Teacher to develop and implement activities that promote children’s interests, individualization, and skill building across developmental domains.
Assist with developmental screenings for all children.
Support the center team’s family engagement and male involvement activities throughout the program year.
Complete home visits, plans, and parent/teacher conferences when requested by a supervisor and as part of professional development.