On Call Associate Teacher - Crawford County

OHCAC Head Start; Ohio; On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking passionate foundation builders to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families during their crucial early years. As part of a collaborative teaching team, you will create nurturing and engaging learning environments, develop and implement curriculum activities, and foster meaningful relationships with parents. With a strong commitment to professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers while making a difference in the community.

Benefits

College reimbursement benefit

Paid in-service trainings

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with employer contribution

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education and development is essential.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a teaching team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain nurturing learning environments for children.
• Design and implement developmentally appropriate activity plans.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Child Development Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Parent Engagement

Education

Early Childhood Education Degree

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Tools

Assessment Tools

Observation Tools

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.

OHCAC Head Start offers

• Base Pay: $16.00 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.