Teacher (Preschool)

Ashtabula County Head Start; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashtabula County Head Start seeks an Early Childhood Educator to create a safe and engaging educational environment for young children. The role involves developing lesson plans, assessing child progress, and fostering strong relationships with families to support children's transition into kindergarten. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree and demonstrate commitment to child development and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Utilize assessment data to plan learning experiences.
• Engage and support families in the educational process.

Skills

Supervision

Assessment

Parent Engagement

Lesson Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION:

In accordance with Federal Performance Standards, provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting to promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children. Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program. Develop individual goals for children, provide continuous assessment on progress, and facilitate a successful transition into kindergarten.

MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES AND KEY TASKS:

• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Utilize assessment data to assist with planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children.
• Engage, support, and assist in developing relationships with families.
• Supervise and monitor children at all times.
• Conduct child focused observations and collect samples of children’s work to share learning growth with families.
• Adapt curriculum to address and meet individual goals for children.
• Develop lesson plans consistent with curriculum.
• Communicate regularly with parents through home visits and conferences.
• Operate a computer and have the willingness to learn other software programs as necessary.
• Complete required documentation and reports as necessary.
• Attend and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Ensure implementation of comprehensive services for children.
• Maintain ODJFS and SUTQ requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or in a related field with a minimum of 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or in a related field with a minimum of 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

• An available licensed vehicle, a valid Driver's License and insurability monitored by ACCAA insurance carrier.
• Completion of background checks including BCI, FBI, sex offender registry and child abuse and neglect registry.
• Pass initial and regular drug screenings
• Perform duties as assigned.