Toddler and Preschool Teachers

Teacher- Toddler Lead or Preschool Teacher Assistant

Salary Range:  $15.00 to $17.00/hr. Placement in this range is dependent on professional development levels for education and training. Additional incentives may be available for special duty assignment(s).

All staff must receive a professional development level in the OCCRRA Professional Development Registry. Click https://registry.occrra.org/user/login#/ to find out your level today. Don't have an account? Click the tab at the bottom of the OCCRRA page to create one. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the care and supervisor of the children in the classroom-build relationships and a caring classroom environment
• Develop age appropriate and differentiated classroom schedule, lesson plans and classroom environment to support preschool readiness and individual learning for each child
• Complete screenings and ongoing assessments to determine child progress and needs.
• Maintain documentation for prices provided, progress reports and attendance
• Build positive relationships with families and community
• Work as part of a team with the center staff and the director

Qualifications:

• Pathway Level in OCCRRA is at minimum Level 2 
• Willingness to update job knowledge with required ODJFS Licensing Rule and STUQ Professional development opportunities and industry trends
• Demonstrate cross cultural competency while working with Horizon’s diverse population
• We seek someone who is prompt and reliable and who possesses a genuine love of children
• We honor and recognize those who have served in the Armed Forces. Our values and mission align with Veterans' leadership abilities, discipline, strategic thinking, adaptability, focus and dedication.

Employee Benefits Available for Full and Part-Time Staff:

• Paid Professional Development and Onboarding
• Learn and Earn Tuition Programs
• Holidays and Paid time off after completion of the Probationary period
• Discounted childcare for full or part-time positions (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/ Accident Insurance (Medical 30+ hrs/wk and 20+hrs/wk for others)
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan (Match after 1yr for 20+ hrs/wk)