Job Description

Four-Day Work Week (Monday to Thursday) for Full Time Positions 

Teacher Assistant – GLCAP Fostoria Center (Union) 42 weeks

High School – $16.48; Associates or CDA – $17.95 per hour.

Summary:  Assist teachers with the daily operations in compliance with all policies, procedures, licensing and funding requirements.

Why work for GLCAP?

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (available immediately)
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• HSA and FSA with company contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off (Sick & Personal)
• Paid Holidays
• Retention Incentive ($500 incentive upon completion of orientation and a $500 incentive following 180 calendar days of employment)
• Referral Program (Earn $500 for every referral when the applicant successfully completes orientation)
• Wellness Incentives (save almost 50% off Weight Watchers, discounted gym memberships, rewards for completing wellness activities, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Casual dress code
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Company Engagement Activities and Employee Recognition
• Family oriented atmosphere
• Education Assistance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Assist with implementing developmentally appropriate activities and strategies which support the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of preschool children.
2. Assist with providing an age-appropriate learning environment that allows for individual differences.
3. Assist with promoting and encouraging a positive learning environment and nurturing teacher child interactions.
4. Substitute for teaching staff; assist with classroom activities.
5. Organize, sanitize and store classroom equipment and supplies.
6. Assist in conducting 2 educational home visits per child per year.

 Note: Deadline for applying is August 21, 2022.  

Job Requirements

Education:

Required Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. or High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).

 According to the Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007 employees in this position must have a child development associate (CDA) credential, be enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within 2 years or have an associate or baccalaureate degree.

Experience:

Up to one-year experience in early childhood development and up to one-year experience with word processing and internet software.

As a condition of employment, the following are additional requirements:

1. Initial and periodic physical exams required.
2. Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
3. Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.
4. Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required.