Early Head Start Teacher - Infant/Toddler

Child Focus, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Health Savings & Flex Spending with ag

10 days PTO first year

Extended illness benefits

403(b) retirement plan with 6% match

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness andTu

Paid internships

Childcare 25% employee discount

Employee wellness benefits

Paid Continued Education Trainings

Descripción de la vacante

Child Focus is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher for an Infant/Toddler Classroom (ages 0-3) in Cincinnati, OH. This full-time, year-round position requires setting up and maintaining the classroom, engaging with young children, and implementing a research-based curriculum.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a CDA credential, passes background checks and drug screening, and works well with a team.

Formación

• Requires an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a CDA credential.
• Must pass physical, background check, and drug screening.
• Experience with infants/toddlers preferred, but training provided.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and maintain Infant/Toddler classroom (0-3).
• Engage with infants and toddlers, supporting learning and growth.
• Plan lessons and implement curriculum.
• Work with assistant teachers to meet daily routines and children's needs.
• Establish partnerships with families and support goal setting.

Conocimientos

Empathy with children

Team collaboration

Flexible / adaptable

Strong communication

Observational skills

Educación

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

Descripción del empleo

Description

We invest in you while working together to strengthen our community.

Lead Teacher

Child Focus

4629 Aicholtz Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45244 - Clermont County

Hours: Full time (40 hours), year-round

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.

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.

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in child development, flexible, dependable and has the ability to work well with others.

Preferred candidates will:

• 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 childcare 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

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.
• 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.