Early Head Start Educator: Nurture Infants & Toddlers

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California’s School for Early Childhood Education seeks a Teacher for Early Head Start to design and implement education programs for infants and toddlers under age three, following Head Start policies and state regulations.

The role requires planning developmentally appropriate activities, maintaining a safe, healthy classroom, and conducting observations, parent conferences, and home visits while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• AA Degree in Child Development or related field.
• 1 year of classroom experience.
• Demonstrated written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with the internet and computer applications/software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Windows).
• Teacher Permit or permit eligible (24 ECE units, including at least 6 units in infant/toddler care).
• BLS/CPR Infant and Child First Aid/CPR certification.
• Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Certification must be obtained within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning and implementation of personal care, as well as daily educational and recreational activities.
• Prepares learning environment in conjunction with teachers. Sets up materials for individual/group instruction.
• Maintains the ongoing health, safety, and upkeep of the learning environment.
• Provide relationship-based care in daily routines such as mealtime, toileting, hand washing, and napping for preschool-age children.
• Diaper-changing duties are required for Early Head Start (EHS).
• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Collaborate with the team on developing and implementing daily lesson plans.
• Conduct assessments, develop individual development plans, and record ongoing observations of children in assigned groups.
• Prepare and conduct parent-teacher conferences and home visits for each child in the assigned classroom environment/setting according to the schedule of requirements.
• Utilize classroom materials and routines to promote an environment conducive to appropriate levels of development, interests, and specific needs of the children.
• Maintain effective and professional relationships with enrolled families.
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment following Head Start Program Performance Standards, Title 5, and Title 22 Regulations.
• Attend regular staff meetings as scheduled by the Site Supervisor and Administration.
• Awareness of safe lifting techniques for lifting children, supplies, and furnishings and commitment to using preventive health measures in the classroom to prevent the spread of disease.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Site Supervisor, Associate Director, Assistant Director, and Administration.
• Encourages a workplace culture where all employees are valued and have the opportunity to contribute through their ideas, words, and actions, in accordance with the USC Code of Ethics.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

AA Degree in Child Development or related field

Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field (preferred)

Teacher Permit or permit eligible (24 ECE units, incl. 6 infant/toddler units)

BLS/CPR Infant and Child First Aid/CPR certification

Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Certification within first year

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Windows

Job description

University of Southern California’s School for Early Childhood Education seeks a Teacher for Early Head Start to design and implement education programs for infants and toddlers under age three, following Head Start policies and state regulations.

The role requires planning developmentally appropriate activities, maintaining a safe, healthy classroom, and conducting observations, parent conferences, and home visits while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.