Associate Teacher - Early Head Start

Associate Teacher - Early Head Start - Mansfield We're looking for passionate foundation builders to join us in impacting children and changing lives during the critical first 2,000 days! At OHCAC Head Start, we recognize that 90% of the brain is formed before a child even steps into a kindergarten classroom. As part of the Early Learning team, your work with infants to preschoolers will provide life‑changing solutions to the children and families we serve. We have opportunities in all 4 counties we serve; Marion, Morrow, Crawford, & Richland . The OHCAC Head Start Classrooms provide high‑quality care for children during the critical first 2,000 days of life by operating 8 learning centers, serving children birth through five years old, in Marion, Morrow, Crawford, & Richland counties. Because of our high standards, all sites achieved a 5‑Star rating on the Step‑Up‑To‑Quality system. Employee Resources and Benefits All employees are afforded opportunities for personal and professional growth. With our innovative and collaborative mentoring and coaching sessions, all teachers receive enhanced curriculum, assessment, and observation training and tools to help provide ongoing support. OHCAC Head Start offers Base Pay: $16.00- $19.14hour College reimbursement benefit to help all full‑time, benefit eligible employees advance their education. Opportunity for staff to attend paid in‑service trainings, seminars, training sessions, and meetings outside of the organization to stay on top of research and best practices. Comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer contribution (regardless of employee’s contribution amount), vacation/sick/holiday paid time off, employer paid life insurance and long‑term disability, and many other benefits. OHCAC is a drug‑free employer. Drug testing of both current staff and new hires will be conducted. Employment is contingent upon successful completion Driver's Record Check Criminal Background Check Drug Test Job Summary Help maintain exciting, caring, nurturing, and positive learning environments to foster exploration. Participate in a cooperative team of at least two teachers per classroom. Cultivate optimal growth and development through curriculum activities in both the indoor and outdoor environment. As a teaching team, help design, develop, and implement developmentally appropriate activity plans for children based on assessment and screening data. Be a team member in engaging parents through caring, meaningful, and professional relationships to enhance child(ren)’s development. OHCAC is anEqual Opportunity Employerand all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr OHCAC Head Start