Preschool Lead Teacher

Youngstown-Area-Jewish-Federation-1; Youngstown (OH); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation is seeking a Preschool Teacher to guide preschoolers in social, physical, and intellectual growth through engaging activities aligned with the Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS). Hours are 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM, and the role emphasizes a Child First philosophy with a safe, welcoming classroom.

You will observe progress, collaborate with parents, coordinate with co-teachers, maintain records per Ohio regulations, and complete required professional

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CDA or college degree in a related field preferred.
• Certifications: First Aid, CPR, Child Neglect, and Communicable Diseases within 90 days.

Responsabilités

• Lead a safe, clean, and caring classroom where children learn and explore.
• Organize activities to promote physical, mental, and social development aligned with ELDS.
• Observe and evaluate children's progress individually and in groups.
• Create and implement lesson plans using Curriculum and ELDS guidelines.
• Collaborate with parents to foster meaningful experiences for each child.
• Work with co/assistant teachers to maintain a safe classroom environment.
• Maintain classroom, paperwork, and procedures per Ohio licensing and Step Up to Quality.
• Conduct annual classroom and environmental rating scale assessments.
• Complete required Ohio Approved Professional Development hours every biennium.
• Provide diverse materials for learning and imaginative play.
• Greet arriving children and help them settle in with engaging activities.
• Identify emotional, developmental, or health concerns and discuss with supervisors/parents.
• Uphold the Child First philosophy in daily practice.

Formation

High School diploma or GED

CDA or related college degree

Description du poste

Description

Come Join our Team!

Hours: 8:45-4:45

The Preschool Teacher will contribute to the mission, vision, and values of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation by instructing preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. We are a center that follows a "Child First" philosophy, meaning that all decisions and actions are done with the child's best interests in mind, and all efforts are made to give each child a sense of belonging, safety, and purpose.

1. Lead and maintain a safe, clean, and caring classroom where children are free to learn and explore.
2. Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development that align with the Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS).
3. Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health, both in a group setting and also as individuals.
4. Create, prepare, and implement innovative lesson plans through Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold and the Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS).
5. Work closely with parents and guardians to develop a meaningful experience for each child.
6. Work closely, effectively, and professionally with your room's co and/or assistant teachers to provide a safe and healthy classroom environment.
7. Maintain your classroom, paperwork, and procedures according to Ohio licensing and Step Up To Quality regulations and guidelines.
8. Perform various classroom and environmental rating scale assessments throughout each year.
9. Complete the required number of Ohio Approved Professional Development hours every biennium (ELC requires 10 hours yearly).
10. Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
11. Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
12. Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
13. Uphold and act according to the Child First philosophy stated in the description.
14. Complete all other tasks assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required. CDA or college degree (Associates, Bachelors etc) in a related field is preferred. Certifications which include First Aid, CPR, Child Neglect, and Communicable Diseases to be completed within the first 90 days of employment. Candidates must be able to pass an FBI/BCI background check.