Early Head Start Teacher - Infant/Toddler

Job Description

Job Description

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Lead Teacher

Child Focus

4629 Aicholtz Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45244 - Clermont County

Hours:  Full time (40 hours), year-round

Degree Required: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential 

Additional Requirements: Pass physical examination, background check and drug screening. 

Child Focus is seeking a dedicated early childhood professional to serve as Lead Teacher in an Infant/Toddler Classroom, ages 0-3, implementing a research-based curriculum. Duties include set up and maintenance of classroom, engaging with infants and toddlers, diaper changing and fostering learning and growth. Child Focus is a Step Up to Quality Gold Rated Program and provides high quality early childhood services. The lead teacher is responsible for providing a learning experience that accommodates children’s needs and stimulates learning across all domains of development including lesson planning, screening and curriculum implementation. The lead teacher also works with the assistant teachers to ensure children’s basic needs are met and that the daily routine runs smoothly. The lead teacher establishes a partnership with families, and helps the families set and meet goals for their children and themselves.

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in child development, flexible, dependable and has the ability to work well with others. 

Preferred candidates will:

• Relate positively with young children and families 
• Be passionate about providing quality care and learning opportunities as well as a safe environment for young children 
• Work cooperatively with other team members 
• Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and grow. 
• Love children and wish to work in a team-oriented environment 
• Meet basic requirements of local childcare regulatory agency 
• Have knowledge and interest of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children 
• Have previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred, but not required as training provided 

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical, vision, dental insurance, and EAP program.
• Health Savings and Flex Spending account options with agency match.
• 10 days of PTO for first-year employees and seasonal staff
• Extended illness benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 6% employer match.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid internships.
• Childcare with 25% employee discount.
• Employee wellness benefits.
• Paid Continued Education Trainings

Great Work Life Balance ! 

Growth and Advancement Opportunities . Leadership is committed to promoting from within and growing the next generation of leaders. Personal and professional value in the work they do to support children, families and adults. Employees are highly engaged . Free continuing education . Child Focus financially supports employee’s professional development.