Rotating Lead Teacher - Head Start - Jan Center - Marion

OHCAC Head Start; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

College reimbursement

Paid in-service trainings

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

OHCAC Head Start is seeking passionate educators to join our Learning team in Marion, Ohio, to support preschoolers during the critical early years. You will work collaboratively with a pair of teachers in each classroom to deliver nurturing, developmentally appropriate activities.

Qualified candidates have a degree in Early Childhood Education; associate degrees with preschool experience are welcome. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Requires a Baccalaureate or Advanced Degree in Early Childhood Education; Associate degree in Early Childhood Education with preschool-teaching experience may meet requirements.
• Experience teaching Preschool-age children is preferred.
• Commitment to high-quality early childhood education and family engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support developmentally appropriate learning experiences for birth through age five.
• Collaborate with a teaching team of two teachers per classroom.
• Plan and implement activities using assessment data to guide instruction.

Skills

Team collaboration

Curriculum development

Child development

Observation & assessment

Family engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education (required)

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 Learning team, your work with 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 providehigh-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
A Baccalaureate or Advanced Degree in Early Childhood Education, preferred; a Baccalaureate or Advanced Degree and Coursework Equivalent to a Major Relating to Early Childhood Education, with experience teaching Preschool- Age Children, preferred. A minimum of an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, with experience teaching Preschool-Age children is required.

OHCAC Head Startoffers

• Base Pay: $19.51- $28.88hour
• 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 positivelearning environments to foster exploration.
• Participate in a cooperative team of at least twoteachers 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 anEqual Opportunity Employerand 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.