A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt, Bargaining Unit Schedule Seasonal-9 Months (Paid Winter & Spring Breaks), Monday-Friday
JOB SUMMARY
Under direction, in accordance with established program standards, state and federal regulations, work with young children, including children with special needs, ages three to five and carryout developmentally/age appropriate activities that support school readiness and foster respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with children and their families; Responsibilities include: provide a safe, healthy and compliant environment for supervision, development and learning; establish and implement daily lesson plan based on a research-based curriculum; prepare and implement age-appropriate developmental experiences and school readiness learning activities; ensure active supervision and supervise children in the classroom and other learning areas/spaces; implement activities specified on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for children with special needs; interact with children at their eye level (i.e. sitting, kneeling, stooping, bending); conduct developmental screenings, parent-teacher conferences and home visits; promote parent involvement in the classroom and/or center through implementation of center activities and parent meetings; track and report parent volunteer and in-kind hours/donations; conduct inventory of classroom equipment and supplies; maintain current record-keeping compliant with program procedures; attend staff meetings, training and workshops; perform other related duties as required
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM
Head Start/ Early Head Start
REQUIREMENTS
Must hold two (2) year or four (4) year college degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) /Child Development and two (2) years demonstrated experience working with young children; must have a valid State of Ohio Driver's License and transportation (some travel required for home visits, training and getting to/from assigned worksite located across the Summit County area); computer literacy. Pre-employment drug screen, criminal background checks and post-employment physical conducted.
SITE ASSIGNMENT
Worksites are located throughout Summit County and assignments are based on program needs and subject to change during the course of employment
BENEFITS
Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, Prescription, 403-b Retirement Plan with employer matching, Paid-Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program and other benefits as applicable to work classification.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
We appreciate your interest in Community Action Akron Summit. If you are selected for an interview, you can expect a phone call or an email from Human Resources. Applications are retained for up to six months. This position is subject to Ohio Association of Public Schools Employees-Local 146 Participation. EOE / At-Will Employment
