Under direction, in accordance with established program standards, state and federal regulations, work with young children, including children with special needs, ages three to five and assist to carryout developmentally/age appropriate activities that support school readiness and foster respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with children and their families; Responsibilities include: assist to provide a safe, healthy and compliant environment for supervision, development and learning; assist to establish and implement daily lesson plan based on a research-based curriculum; assist with the preparation and implementation of age-appropriate developmental experiences and school readiness learning activities; ensure active supervision and supervise children in the classroom and other learning areas/spaces; interact with children at their eye level (i.e. sitting, kneeling, stooping, bending); implement activities specified on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for children with special needs; assist with developmental screenings, parent-teacher conferences and home visits; promote parent involvement in the classroom and/or center through implementation of center activities and parent meetings; track and report parent volunteer and in-kind hours/donations; assist to conduct inventory of classroom equipment and supplies; maintain current record-keeping compliant with program procedures; attend staff meetings, training and workshops; perform other related duties as required
Head Start/Early Head Start
High School Diploma or equivalent with six (6) months experience in age-appropriate teaching field; must have or be working towards an age-appropriate center-based Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; must have a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and transportation (some travel required for home visits, training and getting to/from assigned worksite located across the Summit County area); computer literacy. Pre-employment drug screen, criminal background checks and post-employment physical conducted.
$17.22/hour (Pay Level 6)
Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt, Bargaining Unit
Seasonal (Paid Winter & Spring Breaks), Monday-Friday
Worksites are located throughout Summit County and assignments are based on program needs and subject to change during the course of employment
Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, Prescription, 403-b Retirement Plan with employer matching, Paid-Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program and other benefits as applicable to work classification.
09/01/2021 - Continuous until filled
Complete an application to express interest. Application for employment found Application - CA
Community Action Akron Summit
Human Resources Department
55 East Mill Street, Akron, Ohio 44308
Or, E-mail resume to [email protected]
*This position is subject to Ohio Association of Public Schools Employees-Local 146 Participation*
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
We appreciate your interest in Community Action Akron Summit. If you are selected for an interview, you can expect a phone call or an email from Human Resources. Applications are retained for up to six months.
EOE / At-Will Employment
