OhioMeansJobs|Cleveland-Cuyahoga County is sourcing for a Lead Teacher position for a Publicly Funded Child Care, Inclusive Child Care Program (ICCP) in the East Side of Cleveland. 

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Employer would prefer but provide training Child Development Associate (CDA) Training

Develop daily lesson plans for the whole week using Creative Curriculum from ODJFS, incorporating Early Learning Standards. Print and post in a binder by the prior Friday for parent and state review

• Implement lesson plans per developed curriculum including managing the following activities:
• Organize small and large group activities
• Outdoor activities 2 times per day
• Nap time
• Breakfast and snack time
• Diaper changes every 2 hours
• Organize field trips as needed
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest and playtime
• Instruct children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth
• Plan and manage other classroom activities per the lesson plan

Model and coach children in developing age-appropriate socialization skills (i.e. using manners, taking turns, sharing) using verbal cues such as “please,” “thank you,” and “you’re welcome.” Interact with children to gauge learning and their abilities and personalities and adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interest and learning styles for all children.

Organize materials for the day’s lesson plan and review daily schedule prior to children’s arrival.

Manage drop-off and pick-up protocols for each student 

Provide a nurturing and safe environment for all children to develop and reach age-appropriate milestones, adhering to ODJFS’s Environmental Rating Scale.

Manage health and safety of children including administering basic first aid as needed and notifying parents when symptoms of illness develop.

Implement ODJFS Childcare Rules and follow daily schedules.

Monitor and supervise children constantly. Never leave children unattended

Ensure play, sleep and/or changing areas are sanitized and kept clean before and after each use through basic pick up and approved cleaning solutions.

Positively interact with children by addressing children by their name. This includes positive greetings (hi, hello) and interactions (hug, high 5) to conduct informal child welfare checks.

Supervise children in the learning centers.         

Implement guidance and discipline by using the Positive Early Childhood Education techniques.  

Once per month, or as needed, decorate classroom with children’s recent/current artwork; when needed, seek assistance from Assistant Teacher

Task Group: Observation, Documentation & Communication       

• Properly maintain daily reports of the day’s events for parent review and for company records:
• Infants: Maintain written paper records and document in tablet using Procare software
• What the infant ate
• What time they went to sleep and what time they woke up
• Details of diaper changes
• Document at least one activity per the lesson plan. Must include a photo or video
• Significant anecdotal notes
• Toddlers: Document in tablet using Procare software
• Details of diaper changes, if applicable
• Significant anecdotal notes
• Preschoolers: Document in tablet using Procare software
• Significant anecdotal notes

Using the approved evaluation tools and techniques, evaluate Assistant Teacher’s interactions with children         

Positively and appropriately greet each parent. At drop-off, ask about the last time the child ate and had a diaper change, if applicable.   

Communicate new information to parents by updating Procare according to company protocol. Communicate with parents daily and maintain positive relationships with family to ensure that children’s needs are met

Maintain all appropriate Step Up To Quality related documentation and paperwork provided by administrator.       

As needed, or at least semi-annually, plan and implement parent-teacher conferences to inform parents of development, needs, and/or behavior changes with their child(ren)

Meet with parents/guardians every two months to review child’s current goal(s) and to set a new development goal

Coordinate parent orientation for new students in the enrollment process by notifying them of the time/schedule, requirements, and giving a classroom (and facility) tour with introductions to staff

Benefits 

Interested Candidates, please contact:

LaShorn Caldwell
lcaldwell@dwfs.us