What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher - Head Start - Anticipated for the 2026-2027 School Year position at Butler County ESC?
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Butler County Educational Service Center
ANTICIPATED FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
POSITION:Assistant Teacher - Head Start
STARTING DATE:August 2026
SALARY:Based on the approved Governing Board Salary Schedule
WORK YEAR:Full Time - 184 Days
DEADLINE:Until Filled
APPLY TO: Apply by clicking here.
BENEFITS: Employees are eligible for some or all of the following benefits based on their position.
Medical/Dental/Vision no waiting period. Benefits
Paid sick time
Summers off for all school-based employees
Holiday pay or Non-Contract days
Group Life Insurance
Savings plans American Fidelity
Employee Assistance Program - Anthem EAP
Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Public Service Loan Forgiveness
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
To assist in planning, directing and implementing the curriculum. To maintain the
health and safety of children. To provide active supervision of students at all
times. Maintain records to document compliance with Head Start Performance
Standards, Ohio Preschool Program rules and BCESC regulations, policies and
procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hold a child development associate (CDA) credential, or be willing to enroll in a CDA program that would be completed within two years, paid for by the program, or have an associate or baccalaureate degree (in any area) or be continuously enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.
- Supervised experience with preschool children preferred.
- Knowledge of Early Childhood Development principles.
- Willingness to continue professional education and training, and/or enroll
- in Child Development Associate training.
- Willingness/ability to work as a team member.
- Good organizational skills.
- History of good job attendance.
- Must pass criminal background checks, be free from communicable disease and provide Medical Statement prior to, or on the first day of employment.
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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year as established by the Governing Board. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non - prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.
The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin. The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed. (If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.