Early Childhood Teacher- W-TH-Fri

• Early Childhood Teacher- W-TH-Fri, 8am - 2 pm

Founded in 1912, The Cleveland Music School Settlement (dba The Music Settlement) provides music and arts programming to students of all ages and backgrounds in a way that promotes creativity, self-confidence, and artistic expression. The Center for Early Childhood recently celebrated its 70th year, having been established in 1955! The Music Settlement (TMS) has earned a reputation for excellence in all aspects of early childhood education and is a leader in Northeast Ohio.

The program has a strong emphasis on the arts, literacy, and science. The mission of The Music Settlement's Center for Early Childhood is to provide a high-quality early childhood experience for children that nurtures the individual, supports the family, and enhances a child’s development through involvement with the arts.

Classification:
Current openings:
University Circle Campus, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 am - 2 pm, and for substitutes for both campuses:
Ohio City and University Circle campuses and are on-site with no remote options available. Pay for these roles:
Substitutes: $17-19/hr., Classroom Teachers- full and part time: $18-$22/hr.

- Commensurate with Early Childhood Education Experience.

• Teaching schedule is unique to Early Childhood classroom placement. Early Childhood is open Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 6:00pm. Hours/Shifts vary.
• Play based curriculum and dedicated subject learning segments daily.
• Observation and assessment components are incorporated, with informal evaluation of students administered by the educators.

Primary

Purpose:

The Music Settlement Early Childhood Educators plan, implement and facilitate weekly classroom curriculum using developmentally appropriate lessons (ages 3-5), stemming from children’s interests, in accordance with the philosophies and policies of The Music Settlement, and with all Ohio state licensure requirements, academic standards, evaluations, accreditations, and licensure regulations.

Reports to: Early Childhood Director and on-Site Administrators

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain a classroom environment for children that is developmentally appropriate and encourages and supports their exploration and experimentation.
• Facilitate the TMS play based curriculum through planning and incorporating dedicated subject learning segments daily.
• Document observation and assessment of students, with informal evaluation of students administered by the educators.
• Supervise and monitor the safety, activity, and behavior of children through observation and interaction.
• Establish a positive school/home relationship through daily interactions with children, staff, and parents.
• Actively engage all students in the learning process.
• Responsible for classroom preparation (such as prepping materials, resources, and supplies for the day’s planned activities), facilitation and clean up.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

Two years of college coursework minimum required. CDA, associate degree or bachelor's degree completion preferred, with strong preference for early childhood education or related field as major course of study.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of classroom experience in Early Childhood (Day Care or Preschool) and/or Kindergarten is required. Preference for additional years of classroom teaching experience.
• CPL Level II in OCCRRA.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Physical Requirements:

• The teacher’s schedule is Monday
  - Friday. Times and duties vary based on classroom schedule and occasional school programing changes.
• Workday include prolonged periods standing and walking throughout the classroom. Must be able to sit and stand on…