Preschool Assistant Teacher

Position: Preschool Assistant Teacher- Full Time, Full Year
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 Specialist, 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 are also 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.

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time. Full-Year. Non-Exempt.

BASIC FUNCTIONS: As a Preschool Assistant Teacher you are responsible for teaching infant and toddler 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 infants and toddlers 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.

MINIMUM CREDENTIALS: Must have a CDA or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (ages birth
-5 years).

Preferred Credentials:
Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related field and 1-2 years teaching experience.

LOCATIONS: Montgomery County - Dayton, OH

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
• 3% guaranteed 401(K) and up to 7% discretionary employer contribution to 401k
• PTO days
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Days with no children
• Assurity optional coverages
• Referral Bonus (up to $1,000 per hire)

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