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About Us:Miami Valley Child Development Centers is southwest Ohio’s Head Start agency. For over 55 years, we’ve been providing FREE early learning and childcare to children from 6 weeks to age 5. What sets us apart is our two-generational approach that builds family well-being by simultaneously working with children and the adults in their lives to access new resources, solve problems and sharpen existing skills. We have Family Support Specialists, Home Visitors and Coaches ready to partner with you on this journey. In most cases, families must earn 100% of the Federal Poverty Level or less. Children experiencing homelessness or who are in foster or kinship care also are eligible. In some cases, children with disabilities may qualify.
We have full-day and part-day options at our more than 27 convenient locations in Montgomery, Clark, and Madison counties. The Head Start program serves children ages 3 to 5 years old.
You are passionate about working with preschool children and want to truly Make a Difference in the lives of children and families and dedicated and committed that enjoy a classroom environment.
Position Details: As an Assistant Teacher you are responsible for teaching preschool children and play a key part in the growth and development and overall supervision of daily activities. You are helping the Lead Teacher in preparing preschoolers for kindergarten teaching them an innovative, engaging and theme-based curriculum that follows both a structured format and ability to build relationships. You are maintaining active supervision of health, safety and care of children per Head Start Performance Standards. Responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing children’s developmental needs, and evaluating daily activities that are developmentally appropriate.
Classification: 40 hours. Full-Time. Full-Year. Non-Exempt.
Early & Head Start
Minimum Credentials: Must have a High School Diploma with a commitment to complete a CDA or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development within 2 years from date of hire (ages birth -5 years).
Preferred Credentials: Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related field and 1-2 years teaching experience.
Reports To: Head Start Lead Teacher
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
SALARY: Base salary compensation will be commensurate with meeting both Education and Experience.
- Insurance: MVCDC shares this cost for the following:
Health- Two tiers to choose from Core and Buy-Up - Individual, Employee +1, or Family - Dental- Individual, Employee +1, or Family
- Vision- Individual, Employee +1, or family
- Basic Life- A max of $50,000 term life and Accidental Death or Dismemberment insurance
- Optional Life – Employees can purchase additional coverage for self and family
- Wellness – online portal for Employees to earn points for reduced insurance premiums.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 8 FREE counseling sessions, Legal and Financial.
Additional Benefits include:
- Student Loan Forgiveness
- FREE Education Assistance including paid trainings, CDA, CDL Apprenticeship Programs
- 3% guaranteed 401(K) and up to 7% discretionary employer contribution to 401k
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Wellness Days with no children
- AFLAC optional family coverages
- Personal and Bonus Days
- Referral Bonus (up to $1,000 per hire)
- Retention Incentives
Miami Valley Child Development Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
