Part-Time Staff: Associate Teacher - Teaching Learning Center

Associate Teacher(Part-time) - Teaching Learning Center
Lakeland'sTeaching &
Learning Center (TLC)isa Step Up to QualityCenterproviding children, ages 16 months through Pre-K, with a developmentally appropriate education using a curriculum that is based on discovery, guided exploration and play. The TLC offers young children the opportunity to establish an excitement for learning through teacher guidance, social interactions, positive relationships, and meaningful school activities. The TLC is open Monday through Friday 7:
15 am. until 6:
00 p.M. Children can be enrolled in either a toddler or preschool program.
All TLC teachers are experienced educators with degrees in early childhood education and have Ohio teaching licenses. The facility features security code controlled access and on-campus protection provided by a dedicated law-enforcement team, among other security features.To learnmoreabout Lakeland’s TLC use the following link:
Http:
//www.Lakelandcc.Edu/web/about/tlc-departments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist lead teacher in planning, researching, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate educational experiences in the early childhood laboratory schools serving as model environments for the students in the associate degree program.
Supervise activities to ensure the safety of the children, other staff members and students.
Ensure that the environment is neat, sanitary, attractive and conducive to learning.
Observe and note developmental benchmarks of children through photographs and written observations. Relate significant daily occurrences to caregivers either verbally or in writing.
Assist with planning, preparing, serving and disposing of snacks and meals;
supervise children whenassisting with these tasks. Eat meals with children to demonstrate good nutritional habits.
Model appropriate behaviors for working with children and provide feedback for college students.
Provide professional input for improving the operations of the Center, report possible violations of state laws or other regulatory agencies to lead teacher for follow up.
Participate in relevant professional organizations and community activities. Assume some lead teacher activities in his/her absence.
Substitute in another TLC classroom as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Education/Experience Training:
Required:
Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
An Ohio Pre-K Associate license. Licensure mustbe maintained for the entire term of employment.
Two years’ work experience teaching children in an educational childcare setting.
Certification in first aid and communicable diseases, training in child abuse recognition and prevention, and infant-child CPR must be maintained throughout employment.
Preferred:
Additional coursework towards completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
B. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles and techniques of early childhood education.
Skills in working effectively with parents and children.
Ability to learn and properly apply the following:
departmental policies and procedures;
state and federal laws relative to child-care facilities;
ability to model teaching methods and behaviors;
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to participatein training for state and national program compliance.
C. Physical Activity Level:
Medium - Significant walking, standing, squatting and kneeling;
lift 50 lbs. occasionally, 25 lbs. frequently;
able to carry children,furniture and equipment and use child-sized tables and chairs.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Available to workafternoonhours (12:
15 - 6:
00 p.M.) Monday throughFriday.
COMPENSATION:
This is a part-time, continuing status staff position;
the minimum starting salary will be $15.00/hr. with non-insurance college benefits. Non-insurance benefits include paid time away (vacation, personal, sick and holiday pay) and prorated tuition.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Apply throughthecollege’s website(click on the job title and then on 'Apply Now').
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer. We have a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, people with disabilities and people over 40. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. If your disability requires special accommodations to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7512.