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Posted August 20, 2026

Lead Headstart Teacher

West Ohio Community Action Partnership
Lima, OH, US Full Time
15.45USD - 18.73USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

WOCAP, a local non-profit organization, is seeking qualified candidates for a Teacher for our Central H classroom. This position is a 40 hours per week, 9 months a year. $3,000 sign on bonus until August 01, 2026!


Responsibilities include:
1. Developing and educating each Child Development Services child to their fullest potential by utilizing the latest curriculum.
2. Making weekly lesson plans and daily planning.
3. Assist the children & families by ensuring coordination, facilitation, identification, enrollment, and provision of individual services in accordance with Child Development Services Performance Standards, licensing regulations, and WOCAP policies & procedures.
4. Ensure that all children receive required health related services by connecting them to resources, providing follow-up support services and identifying and removing barriers to needed services. This includes expectations to transport families to appointments, report difficulties to supervisors in writing, and ensuring follow-up within 30 days.


Requirements include:
MUST be able to pass drug screen and background check.
Candidate must possess High School Diploma or GED. MUST have an AA degree in Early Childhood Education OR valid CDA AND be enrolled in a program that grants a qualifying associate or higher degree in Early Childhood Education/related field, and the required coursework and experience, to be completed within three years.
Certifications in Child Abuse & Neglect, Communicable Disease, CPR, and First-Aid must be maintained.

Valid Ohio driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and privately-owned vehicle
during working hours preferred. Ability to check electronic mail, entering data into
program-specific software for required reports, and Internet skills required.


Benefits include:
1. Paid time off
2. Paid holidays
3. Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
4. Summer/Winter/Spring breaks
5. Paid education

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