Bilingual Lead Teacher I-II, Head Start

North Coast Opportunities, Inc.; Willits (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual pay differential

Job summary

North Coast Opportunities, Inc. is seeking a Lead Teacher I-II for the Willits Head Start center. The role oversees curriculum implementation, staff supervision, parent engagement, and classroom health and safety.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates are encouraged to apply, with a pay differential available. Responsibilities include planning lessons, conducting home visits and conferences, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with HS standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (ECE/CDV) or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in ECE/CDV or related field for Level II.
• 12 ECE/CDV core units and 3 units supervised field experience.
• Must hold and maintain a California Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.
• 15 hours of Child Health and Safety training; CPR/First Aid certification within 3 months.
• Two years of early childhood classroom experience; two years of staff supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement Head Start curriculum per HS standards and CSPP when required.
• Supervise classroom staff and volunteers; conduct observations and planning.
• Ensure health and safety of children and maintain required records.
• Conduct home visits and parent conferences; coordinate with EDMH and LEA as needed.
• Manage classroom operations, supply orders and daily cleaning activities.
• Facilitate transitions from EHS to HS and to kindergarten; communicate with families.

Skills

Classroom management

Bilingual Spanish/English

Staff supervision

Curriculum planning

Education

Associate degree in ECE/CDV

Bachelor's degree in ECE/CDV

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

North Coast Opportunities, Inc. is seeking a Lead Teacher I-II for the Willits Head Start center. The role oversees curriculum implementation, staff supervision, parent engagement, and classroom health and safety.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates are encouraged to apply, with a pay differential available. Responsibilities include planning lessons, conducting home visits and conferences, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with HS standards.