Head Start Preschool Teacher

Child Focus Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit agency in Cincinnati is seeking a full-time Head Start Preschool Teacher to create a positive learning experience for children. This role requires facilitating developmentally appropriate classroom activities, ensuring safety and supervision, and collaborating with families to support their children's goals. Child Focus offers competitive benefits, including flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive health insurance.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance

Health Savings and Flex Spending accounts with match

Generous paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Company Car program

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program

On-site childcare with employee discount

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Pass physical exam, background check, and drug screen.
• Maintain Physical / TB screen requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and healthy learning environment for children.
• Document children’s progress through ongoing observation.
• Establish partnerships with families to meet goals.

Skills

Child Development

Lesson Planning

Family Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Degree Preferred : Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related Degree

Degree Required : Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related Degree

Additional Requirements Include : Pass physical examination, background check, and drug screen, and maintain required Physical / TB screen requirements

This position is a Full Time Seasonal position

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 Early Childhood program is seeking a full time Head Start Preschool Teacher

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.

Primary Job 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.

Child Focus provides excellent benefits.

Great Work Life Balance! Employees are supported with flexible work schedules.

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 and clinical supervision for licensed employees. Child Focus financially supports employee’s professional development.

Competitive Salaries and Bonus Opportunities! Employees receive sign on and referral bonuses and are eligible for mid-year and annual performance bonuses.

Join our Team!

• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance and EAP program
• Health Savings and Flex Spending account options with agency match
• Generous paid time off
• Extended Illness benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous employer match
• Company Car program and mileage reimbursement
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility and tuition reimbursement
• Paid Apprenticeships and Internships
• On-site childcare with employee discount