Teacher

HorseShoe Beverage Company; Fostoria (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Retirement: 403(b) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Savings

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Education assistance

Job summary

GLCAP is seeking a Teacher (Union) to lead the implementation of a developmentally appropriate, high-quality early childhood education program for preschool children. Plan and deliver engaging lesson plans, support individualized learning needs, and create a safe, nurturing classroom environment in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards and applicable regulations.

The position is Seasonal Full-Time with a 34-hour workweek (Monday - Thursday) and a pay rate of $22.05 - $25.00 per hour,

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Experience developing preschool curriculum and activities.
• Ability to assess and document child progress and communicate with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead developmentally appropriate early childhood education program for preschool children.
• Plan and deliver weekly lessons and support individualized learning needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing classroom aligned with Head Start standards.

Skills

Early childhood development

Curriculum planning

Observation and assessment

Parent communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

• Base Pay $22.05 - $25.00 / Hour
• Job Category Child Development, FP-1176-HS Physical
• Employee Type Seasonal Full Time

• Name Human Resources
• Email [e-mail]

Teacher (Union)

Schedule: Monday - Thursday

Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week (August - June)

Employment Type: Seasonal Full-Time

Pay Rate: $22.05 - $25.00 per hour, based on education and experience

Position Overview:

Lead the implementation of a developmentally appropriate, high-quality early childhood education program for preschool children. Plan and deliver engaging lesson plans, support individualized learning needs, and create a safe, nurturing classroom environment in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards and applicable regulations.

Why Work for GLCAP?

When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive. We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptability—the values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP.

Benefits and Perks:

• Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekends
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contribution
• Paid Time Off: Generous personal time and sick leave
• Paid Holidays: 12 holidays per year (paid if scheduled)
• Health Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributions
• Income Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives
• Professional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities

Education:

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, with a commitment to obtain a Bachelor’s degree within four years of hire OR Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Experience:

One to three years experience in early childhood development and up to one year experience working with word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and database software.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide an age-appropriate learning environment that allows for individual differences; promote and encourage a positive learning environment and nurturing teacher child interactions; use the Creative Curriculum to guide the creation of the learning environment.
• Plan and prepare weekly lessons; identify and select instructional supplies and provide instruction to students.
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities and strategies which support the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of preschool children.
• Establish and maintain an attractive, clean, safe, and functional environment that supports and respects each child’s gender, culture, language, and ethnicity.
• Create, organize and maintain instructional materials and supplies; rotate classroom materials routinely.
• Plan, train, assess, and direct the work of teacher assistants, substitutes, and classroom volunteers.
• Observe, document, and assess the developmental level of each child. Use appropriate tools and information from parents, staff and professionals to create an individualized plan for each enrolled child. Implement children’s Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P) goals.
• Prepare reports and monitor the ongoing progress of each individual child on an ongoing basis. At least two times per year conduct parent teacher conferences for each child. Communicate with parents the educational and social progress of children.
• Plan and conduct two educational home visits per child to support the developmental level of each child and the engagement of parents in their child’s education.
• Plan and prepare individualized activities for each child and their parent to complete at home as an extension to the weekly lesson plans; document on in-kind form.
• Accurately prepare, maintain and timely submit required paperwork including child’s portfolio assessment data, work and records, anecdotal notes based on assessment criteria done on a weekly basis, attendance sheets, incident reports, in-kind forms, lesson plans, etc.
• Articulate children’s progress and/or problems/concerns in a timely manner to the Center Specialist and ensure cooperation, collaboration and assistance in best meeting children’s needs.
• Assist with the recruitment of eligible children as requested.
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

Additional Requirements:

• Initial and periodic physical exams required.
• Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
• Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.

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