Preschool Lead Teacher

Youngstown Area Jewish Federation; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Youngstown Area Jewish Federation is seeking a Preschool Teacher to guide preschoolers in a safe, inclusive classroom. You will implement developmentally appropriate activities, assess progress, and partner with families to create meaningful learning experiences.

Responsibilities include preparing lessons, coordinating with co-teachers, maintaining records per Ohio licensing and Step Up To Quality, and ensuring a positive, nurturing environment that supports early childhood growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required. CDA or college degree in a related field preferred.
• First Aid, CPR, Child Neglect, and Communicable Diseases certifications to be completed within 90 days.
• Candidates must pass FBI/BCI background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain a safe, clean, and caring classroom where children are free to learn and explore.
• Organize activities to promote physical, mental, and social development aligned with ELDS.
• Observe and evaluate children's performance and health in group and individual settings.
• Create, prepare, and implement lesson plans using Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold and ELDS.
• Work closely with parents to develop meaningful experiences for each child.
• Collaborate professionally with co- and/or assistant teachers for a safe classroom.
• Maintain classroom, paperwork, and procedures per Ohio licensing and Step Up To Quality.
• Perform environmental rating scale assessments and complete professional development hours.
• Provide diverse materials for learning and imaginative play.
• Welcome arriving children and help them settle into activities of interest.
• Identify signs of emotional or health-related problems and discuss with supervisors/parents.
• Uphold the Child First philosophy and complete other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Observation & assessment

Parent collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or related college degree

Job description

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.

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