Preschool Lead Teacher — Nurture Growth & Joy

Jewish Community Center of Youngstown; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is seeking a Preschool Teacher to guide preschoolers through activities that support social, physical, and intellectual growth in alignment with ELDS and Ohio licensing standards.

This role emphasizes a child-first philosophy, close collaboration with parents and co-teachers, and ongoing professional development to foster a caring, engaging learning environment for every child.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; CDA preferred.
• CDA or college degree in related field preferred.
• Must pass FBI/BCI background check within required timeframe.
• First Aid/CPR and other certifications to be completed within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe, clean classroom where children can learn and explore.
• Plan activities to support physical, social, and cognitive development.
• Observe and assess children's progress and health.
• Develop lesson plans using Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold and ELDS.
• Collaborate with parents to tailor experiences for each child.
• Work with co-teachers to maintain a safe classroom.
• Ensure compliance with Ohio licensing and Step Up To Quality.
• Complete required Ohio PD hours annually.
• Greet arriving children and help them settle in.

Skills

Classroom management

ELDS knowledge

Observation & assessment

Parent communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDA or related degree preferred

Tools

Curriculum planning tools

Teaching Strategies Gold

ELDS familiarity

Job description

The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is seeking a Preschool Teacher to guide preschoolers through activities that support social, physical, and intellectual growth in alignment with ELDS and Ohio licensing standards.

This role emphasizes a child-first philosophy, close collaboration with parents and co-teachers, and ongoing professional development to foster a caring, engaging learning environment for every child.