Early Childhood Teacher Job Shaker Heights area,Ohio USA,Education / Teaching

BENEFITS

The Salary range for this position is between $19-$21/hr depending on licensure and experience.

At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets.

Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
Wellness program including free preventative care
Generous paid time off and holidays
100% paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care
50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program
Defined benefit pension plan
403(b) retirement plan
Pet insurance
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
:
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood, or related field preferred; or CDA (Child Development Associate)

Licensure
:
None.

Competency/Skills

Core Expertise:
Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
Independent Judgement:
Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups, and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
Interpersonal Communication:
Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
Professional & Ethical Conduct Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
Collaboration and Teamwork:
Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients, and family members.
Problem Solving & Decision Making:
Recognize problems and respond appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root case issues; make timely decisions.
Service Orientation:
Anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of others, whether they are clients or not.
Technical Proficiency:
Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.

Experience
:
Experience working with young children preferred.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsibilities of a Teacher in assigned class include adherence to all the terms of the Jewish Day Nursery (JDN) mission, policies and procedures. The Teacher will plan and institute programs that enhance children’s growth and maintain professional relationships with both the child and their parents. Types of classrooms include Infant, Toddler, or Preschool. Types of Teachers include Regular, Floater (moving between all classrooms) and Substitute (filling in as needed).

Depending on Classroom, Teachers must be able to perform the essential functions and the physical requirements of the position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Pay careful attention to the physical and emotional well-being of each child within the group. The Teacher should demonstrate warmth and consideration for children and parents, creating an atmosphere of acceptance in the classroom.

Adhere to all licensing, CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) and Accreditation rules.

Demonstrate enthusiasm, be open to new teaching methods and ideas. The Teacher should plan and execute a stimulating program that enhances each child’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth.

Arrange the room in a way that allows for designated activity areas but also permits the Teacher to keep track of each of the children.

Develop and maintain a supportive and professional relationship with parents.

Model care and concern for the classroom and educational materials including but not limited to meal tables, floors, toys etc. by keeping them clean and in good repair. Broken or unusable materials should be discarded; materials not in use can be rotated through other classrooms with the…