Toddler Lead Teacher

Teacher- Toddler Lead

Salary Range:  $15.00 to $17.50/hr. Placement in this range is dependent on professional development levels for education and training. Additional incentives may be available for special duty assignment(s).

All staff must receive a professional development level in the OCCRRA Professional Development Registry. Click https://registry.occrra.org/user/login#/ to find out your level today. Don't have an account? Click the tab at the bottom of the OCCRRA page to create one. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the care and supervision of children and classroom management at all times in accordance with licensing standards and best practices 
• Develop age appropriate and differentiated classroom schedule, lesson plans and classroom environment to support preschool readiness and individual learning for each child 
• Provide functional classroom support and assist with meal service as required 
• Complete and document services provided, such as progress reports, attendance screenings, and assessments 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 
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information 
• All other duties as needed/assigned 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required, a CDA, associate degree or higher in ECE or related field is preferred    
• Career Pathway Level in OCCRRA is at minimum Level 1 
• Experience in a toddler 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 after completion of the Probationary period
• 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)