Preschool Teacher -Lakewood

Our center in Lakewood has that family vibe you have been looking for! Lakewood has Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and off-site School Age classrooms in a community that excels in diversity. All you need is a High School Diploma or Equivalent for most jobs. If you enjoy working in an environment with children and co-workers forming lasting relationships, Lakewood is the place for you! Work as a team to help children grow in their development.

Locations:

Childcare Center:13523 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, Ohio 44107 Contact us for Infant, Toddler and Preschool positions at these locations.

School Age Programs: Harrison Elementary School on Quail Street and Emerson Elementary School on Clifton Blvd.

Current Open Positions:

**Detailed job description will be provided during the interview process**

Preschool Teacher Assistant- Experience in a childcare setting required and has a Child Development Associate (CDA) or degree in Education or a related field. CPL 3 or higher required. You will work with the lead teacher to provide an educational, safe, emotionally supportive environment for the children. Fulltime Monday through Friday.

Pay Rate Range: $15.00/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. 

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Preschool Lead Teacher- Experience in a preschool classroom is required along with a Child Development Associate (CDA) or a degree in Education or a related field. You will create lesson plans and maintain documentation to provide an educational, safe, emotionally supportive environment for the children.  Parent communication is key! Fulltime Monday through Friday.

Pay Rate:  $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. 

Qualifications: 

• CPL 3: Minimum CDA or Associate Degree in Education or related field 

• Some training, experience, and/or interest in child development preferred 

• Willingness to update job knowledge with required training, DCY licensing rules and SUTQ professional development opportunities, and industry trends

• We seek someone who is prompt and reliable and who possesses a genuine love of children 

• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 40 lbs. as required 

• Must be able to pass background checks and physical/ medical screening as required

Employee Benefits:

• Medical coverage for employees who work 30+ hours a week. Dental, Vision, Life, and Accident Insurance for full or part-time positions

• Pre-paid employment screenings/onboarding, including, but not limited to, transcripts, fingerprints, and physical/immunization for full or part-time positions

• Holidays and paid time off after completion of the Probationary period

• Paid professional development for full or part-time positions

• Learn and Earn Tuition Programs

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with match options after a year of employment for full-time 20+ hour positions

• Discounted childcare for full or part-time positions (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare)