Teacher

Teacher (Union)

Location:

1848 East Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

Weekly Hours:

34 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

Employment Type:

Seasonal Full-Time Pay Rate:

Starting at $23.23 per hour (Bachelor's Degree) | $21.83 per hour (Associate's Degree)

Summary:

Provide supervision, care and developmentally appropriate learning activities to preschool age children in a classroom environment; develop and implement lesson plans; prepare instructional materials; and comply with all local, state and federal rules and 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:

Required Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with agreement to obtain bachelor's degree within 4 years of hire. Prefer 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. As a condition of employment, the following are 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.

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. 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. #GLCAP1965