Preschool Lead Teacher

About the Role

The Preschool Teacher will contribute to the mission, vision, and values of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation by instructing preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school. We follow a “Child First” philosophy, meaning all decisions and actions are made with the child’s best interests in mind, ensuring each child has a sense of belonging, safety, and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain a safe, clean, and caring classroom where children are free to learn and explore.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development aligned with the Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS).
• Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health in both group and individual settings.
• Create, prepare, and implement innovative lesson plans using Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold, and the ELDS.
• Work closely with parents and guardians to develop a meaningful experience for each child.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with co-teachers and/or assistant teachers to provide a safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Maintain classroom, paperwork, and procedures according to Ohio licensing and Step Up To Quality regulations.
• Perform various classroom and environmental rating scale assessments throughout the year.
• Complete the required number of Ohio Approved Professional Development hours every biennium (10 hours yearly).
• Provide materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use in learning activities and imaginative play.
• Assimilate arriving children into the school environment by greeting them, helping with outerwear, and selecting engaging activities.
• Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents, or guardians, and child development specialists.
• Uphold and act according to the Child First philosophy.
• Complete all other tasks assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CDA or college degree (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, etc.) in a related field is preferred.
• Certifications in First Aid, CPR, Child Neglect, and Communicable Diseases to be completed within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must pass an FBI/BCI background check.

Schedule

8:45 AM – 4:45 PM