Lead Preschool Teacher, Shepherd - Early Learning Programs

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: LEADP
003018

• Posted :
  October 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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ELP-Good Shepherd
Euclid, OH 44143, USA

• 3 weeks of vacation
• 14 paid holidays
• Free Life Insurance
• Health Insurance starting your first day (Offering Family Coverage)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Starting Range: $22.88 - 27.03

The Catholic Charitie Early Learning/Head Start program provides high quality, comprehensive approach to services for both children and families that includes early learning education, professional development, family engagement, health and nutrition, and mental health and disabilities services. We serve children and families in five locations in Cuyahoga County. All of our sites are Gold Level SUTQ Rating.

What You Will Do:

Actively supervise children at all times and engage in children’s play in all areas of the classroom and all parts of the curriculum including floor play, outdoor/gross motor and music/movement activities.
Complete all educational paperwork and documentation in education databases while maintaining compliance with all federal, state and Universal Pre-K regulations.

BASIC FUNCTION

Perform under supervision day-to-day classroom activities and operations to support children’s development and facilitate kindergarten readiness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
• Follow CCHS Policies and Procedures to report any suspected child abuse cases to the Department of Human Services and Site Administrator immediately and submit required documentation.
• Maintain compliance with all state and local regulations, Step Up To Quality (SUTQ), Universal Pre-Kindergarten, Pre4
  
  CLE, ECE, Head Start Performance Standards, policies, procedures, and other funder requirements.
• Plan and maintain a safe, clean learning environment that supports children's well-being, safety, independence, and development through defined learning centers.
• Implement required supplemental curriculum as assigned.
• Collaborate with the Teacher Assistant to develop daily lesson plans aligned with Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards and curriculum indicators, informed by assessments and individualized for each child.
• Establish and maintain a consistent daily routine that meets the needs of all children in accordance with curriculum requirements.
• Provide active supervision of children and maintain required child-to-staff ratios at all times.
• Maintain timely and accurate attendance records.
• Assess and record children's height, weight, and blood pressure.
• Collaborate with the Teacher Assistant to complete social-emotional screenings and obtain parent screenings per funder requirements, entering all information into the electronic system.
• Collaborate with the Teacher Assistant to complete developmental screenings and required data entry.
• Complete re-screenings and implement intervention plans for children requiring additional support.
• Implement and document strategies and accommodations outlined in IEPs and by T/TA agency providers.
• Implement behavior plans developed by disabilities/mental health specialists and report on outcomes.
• Maintain accurate child assessment data, anecdotal notes, developmental progress records, and electronic documentation. Create outcome target goals following each assessment period.
• Collaborate with the Teacher Assistant and Family Advocate to conduct two (2) home visits and two (2) parent-teacher conferences annually for each child.
• Use home visits and parent conferences to discuss developmental goals, progress, parent observations, and gather family input.
• Conduct kindergarten transition activities for children and…