Lead Teacher - Early Head Start - Mt. Gilead

OHCAC Head Start; Gilead Township (OH); On-site; USD 26,876 - 39,785; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Pay $19.51 - $28.88/hour

College reimbursement benefit

Paid in-service trainings and seminars

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

Job summary

OHCAC Head Start in Gilead Township, Ohio is seeking passionate individuals for a rewarding role in early childhood education. The position emphasizes the creation of nurturing environments for children. Ideal candidates will possess an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate Credential and will work closely with teaching teams to implement enriching activities.

Full-time employees will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Required to have an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate Credential.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain nurturing and positive learning environments.
• Participate in cooperative team structures within classrooms.
• Cultivate growth through curriculum activities.
• Design and implement developmentally appropriate activity plans.
• Engage parents through meaningful relationships.
• Act as a liaison between community resources and families.

Skills

Child Development

Team Collaboration

Curriculum Development

Positive Learning Environment Maintenance

Education

Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)

Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

A Job With A Purpose

We're looking for passionate foundation builders to join us in impacting children and changing lives during the critical first 2,000 days!

At OHCAC Head Start, we recognize that 90% of the brain is formed before a child even steps into a kindergarten classroom.

As part of the Early Learning team, your work with infants to preschoolers will provide life‑changing solutions to the children and families we serve.

We have opportunities in all 4 counties we serve; Marion, Morrow, Crawford, & Richland.

Our Head Start Locations

The OHCAC Head Start Classrooms provide high‑quality care for children during the critical first 2,000 days of life by operating 8 learning centers, serving children birth through five years old, in Marion, Morrow, Crawford, & Richland counties. Because of our high standards, all sites achieved a 5‑Star rating on the Step‑Up‑To‑Quality system.

Employee Resources and Benefits

All employees are afforded opportunities for personal and professional growth. With our innovative and collaborative mentoring and coaching sessions, all teachers receive enhanced curriculum, assessment, and observation training and tools to help provide ongoing support.

Job Requirements

Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education or a current Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) required. Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.

OHCAC Head Start offers

• Base Pay: $19.51 - $28.88/hour
• College reimbursement benefit to help all full‑time, benefit eligible employees advance their education.
• Opportunity for staff to attend paid in‑service trainings, seminars, training sessions, and meetings outside of the organization to stay on top of research and best practices.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer contribution (regardless of employee's contribution amount), vacation/sick/holiday paid time off, employer paid life insurance and long‑term disability, and many other benefits.

Job Summary

• Help maintain exciting, caring, nurturing, and positive learning environments to foster exploration.
• Participate in a cooperative team of at least two teachers per classroom.
• Cultivate optimal growth and development through curriculum activities in both the indoor and outdoor environment.
• As a teaching team, help design, develop, and implement developmentally appropriate activity plans for children based on assessment and screening data.
• Be a team member in engaging parents through caring, meaningful, and professional relationships to enhance child(ren)’s development.
• Act as a liaison and advocate between community resources and Head Start families.

Background Checks

OHCAC is a drug‑free employer. Drug testing of both current staff and new hires will be conducted.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of

• Driver's Record Check
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Test
• Employment References check

OHCAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.