Share Email Opening Title Early Head Start Teacher (Full-Time Full-Year)  About the Organization Lorain County Community Action Agency is a non-profit organization whose mission is to serve and empower Lorain County residents in need.   EOE Statement Lorain County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our application forms are designed to obtain an applicant's skills, knowledge and abilities based on specific job requirements. Questions are designed to elicit enough data for us to determine an applicant's abilities to successfully perform the job for which she/he is applying. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Category Early Head Start   Position Early Head Start Teacher   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Description Full-time position: The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for the social-emotional growth and development of all infant and toddler children in their care; develops partnerships with parents/guardians to engage and encourage parent participation in the program. Early Head Start Head Teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, ODJFS Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations, and Step Up to Quality Program Standards; and works collegially with other staff members of LCCAA Head Start.  An Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) is required, at a minimum. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Competitive early childhood wages and benefits, include: Starting hourly wage - depending on qualifications/education: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental Insurance; Paid Time Off (accrued); Paid Holidays, Short-term Disability and FMLA; Life Insurance; Retirement plan; Tuition Assistance/Employee Development Signing Bonuses LCCAA is an agency receiving federal funding; therefore, falling into current federal COVID mandates.  Successful candidates must be fully vaccinated by first day of employment and masking is required in classrooms and common areas.   Position Requirements LCCAA is an agency receiving federal funding; therefore, falling into federal COVID mandates. As a condition of employment, all LCCAA employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.   Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.  Verification of vaccination is provided to LCCAA be presentation of a valid COVID-19 vaccination card.   Essential Job Functions: Work within goals, policies and activities designed to meet performance standards and other Head Start / Early Head Start mandates; Ensure compliance with ODJFS Child Care Licensing Rules & Regulations and Step Up to Quality Program Standards; Within performance standards, assumes complete charge of assigned classroom and/or other assigned areas during class period; Provides a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects children’s learning and growth; Prepare and conduct classroom activities that are developmentally appropriate for infants and toddlers; Perform on-going developmental assessments of children as required by funding sources and develop lesson plans and follow curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child; On an on-going basis, plan evaluate and improve the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child; Assesses the individual child and develop an individualized learning plan for each child in conjunction with the child's family; Provide responsive care to all children by adapting daily care giving routines and plans to the interest and needs of the individual child and the group; Prepare developmental progress reports as needed; Complete child transition and orientation of the classroom with families; Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the children’s background by incorporating the culture, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the program and lesson plans; Maintains current, complete, accurate and timely records as required by the program, and ensure their confidentiality; Completes an annual inventory of the classroom equipment; Makes both verbal and written reports; Assists in serving meals to the children, utilizing a family style approach; Works collaboratively with co-teacher in sharing responsibilities for the classroom; Maintains liaisons with families of the children through no fewer than two home visits per year and two conferences; Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experiences clear communication with teaching staff; Ensuring the dissemination of newsletters, daily information sheets and other communications are shared with families; Prepare home teaching lessons to share with the families; Makes referrals to Family Advocates on behalf of children and families; Make referrals to Disabilities Manager as appropriate, based on screening results, observations, or family concerns; Supports/Integrates all Early Head Start components as possible into the classroom; Assists in promoting and tracking active parent participation in all Early Head Start components; Attends center/parent/agency meetings as required; Must attend all training and/or workshops provided by the program to enhance knowledge, skills, and performance when working with infants & toddlers. Maintains Ohio Professional Development Registry Profile; Recruits classroom volunteers and develops plans for their participation; Other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor and Abides by all applicable Agency rules and regulations;   Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to work with low-income and disadvantaged pre-school children and adults. Must possess good oral and written communication skills. The ability to relate to and work with young children and their families. Ability to utilize technology for reporting, assessments, and communication purposes. Education & Experience Requirements: A Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and training (or equivalent coursework) in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development is required. Must have the training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with young children. The training must develop knowledge of infant and toddler development, safety issues in infant and toddler care, and methods for communicating effectively in a classroom with infants and toddlers. Willingness to continue education toward degree attainment by taking special courses, attending training workshops and seminars in the city and out of town. Must have reliable transportation for home visits and getting to work. Must have liability insurance. Must meet all requirements for personnel of the Ohio Department of Education, Head Start Performance Standards, ODJFS Child Care Licensing, and SUTQ Program Standards. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Frequently walk throughout the day (Ex. hallway to restroom, gym, outside, etc.) Frequently required to stand and sit, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend and squat to children’s eye level throughout the day. Have the ability to be fast on their feet and maintain endurance to keep up with infant / toddler age children. Have the ability to regularly lift and bend over to assist with infant and toddler diaper changing (Multi-age room (infants through 36 months), weight varies between 4lbs-40lbs). Frequently uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Frequent face-to-face verbal conversations and the ability to hear and listen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Location LCCAA Head Start   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Open Date 3/4/2022   Close Date 4/4/2022   Salary Range: $16.00 to $21.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)   Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://LorainCountyCommunityActionAgency.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Food Service Driver in Lorain , Ohio Posted on: 5/2/2024 [Apply Now] Food Service Worker in Lorain , Ohio Posted on: 5/21/2024 [Apply Now] Site Administrator in Lorain , Ohio Posted on: 2/29/2024 [Apply Now] Head Start Teacher in Lorain , Ohio Posted on: 5/2/2024 [Apply Now] Head Start Assistant Teacher in Lorain , Ohio Posted on: 5/2/2024 [Apply Now]

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