Preschool Lead Teacher

Preschool Lead Teacher

Location: The location is specific to the center at time of hire; locations are in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties 

Wage Information: Full-time hourly position commensurate with education, experience and Career Pathway Level in OCCRRA; pay rate ranges from $15.00 to $17.50 per hour 

Reports to: Center Director 

Job Description: 

Prepares and implements daily lesson plans and ensures high-quality interaction with preschool children. Get Children Ready for Kindergarten! 

You will teach in 1 classroom (Head Start/ ECE half-day teachers have 2 groups- am/pm) 

Maintains a clean, safe, and emotionally supportive environment that is conducive to learning and is centered on the needs and abilities of the children 

Responsible for the care and supervision of children and classroom management at all times in accordance with licensing standards and best practices   

Provides Referrals to families as needs are identified in children; works as part of a team to plan for identified services  

Complete and document services provided, such as progress reports, attendance screenings, and assessments (ASQSE2, ASQ3R) & assessments (ELA, GOLD) as required 

Provide functional classroom support and assist with meal service as required   

Work independently with a group of children and as a leader for the team with other teachers, leads, center staff and the director 

Build positive relationships with children, families and other staff members through prompt and accurate response and service, cheerful and professional attitude, and problem-solving spirit 

Head Start Position: Follow Head Start requirements and responsibilities such as bi-annual home visits 

Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information 

All other duties as needed/assigned 

Qualifications: 

A current CDA is required, an associate degree or higher in ECE or related field is preferred   

Career Pathway Level in OCCRRA is at minimum Level 3. Note: At times, other levels may be permitted depending on staffing qualifications in the classroom. 

Experience in a preschool classroom setting is required 

Experience with Creative Curriculum preferred; strong familiarity with lesson planning incorporating all domains of the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards 

Willingness to update job knowledge with required training, DCY licensing rules and SUTQ professional development opportunities, and industry trends 

Must be able to adapt quickly to changing environments and assignments as required 

We seek someone who is prompt and reliable and who possesses a genuine love of children 

Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 40 lbs. as required 

Must be able to pass background checks and physical/ medical screening as required 

Employee Benefits Available for Full and Part-Time Staff: 

Paid Professional Development and Onboarding 

Learn and Earn with the Horizon Tuition Program 

Holidays and paid time off  

Discounted childcare for full or part-time positions (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare) 

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/ Accident Insurance (medical 30+ hrs/wk and 20+hrs/wk for others) 

403B Retirement Savings Plan (match after 1yr for 20+ hrs/wk)