Early Head Start Educator: Nurture Minds, Support Families

Lake Family Resource Center; Lakeport (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/

403b Retirement

2 weeks of paid time off plus 13 paid

12 days of sick leave accrual

Job summary

Lake Family Resource Center seeks an Early Head Start Teacher to provide a safe, educational setting for infants and toddlers, fostering social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. You will engage families in classroom and home activities and maintain ongoing assessments and goals for each child.

You will plan developmentally appropriate activities, conduct screenings, coordinate IFSP-related services, and collaborate with staff to support transitions into and out of the program.

Qualifications

• AS Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education with Infant/Toddler units preferred.
• Must have at least 12-18 Early Childhood Education units along with 6 Infant/Toddler specific units.
• Experience working with children ages 0-36 months.

Responsibilities

• Meet the needs of all children including those who are at risk, those with special needs, those who are gifted, and those who are culturally diverse.
• Supervise and monitor children at all times.
• Integrate all Early Head Start components into classroom time.
• Develop and utilize planning and individualized forms, reflecting mandated elements, parental and cultural influences, and promote development.
• Conduct development screenings and individualize one-to-one and group activities to reflect unique needs and strengths.
• Follow a daily schedule including small and large group experiences, exploration, music and movement, and transitions.
• Encourage exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization and choice making; ask open-ended questions.
• Responsive care giving with acceptance and nurturance of temperament, cultural sensitivity and family practice while promoting security and trust.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents daily to provide best practice for children.
• Provide an atmosphere that promotes parental involvement and integrates parent services with other LFRC programs.
• Work with appropriate agencies in developing IFSPs and coordinate disabilities staff in the classroom.
• Respond to crisis or emergency situations and provide first aid or CPR as needed.
• Attend meetings and trainings; participate in outreach events to promote the organization.

Job description

Lake Family Resource Center seeks an Early Head Start Teacher to provide a safe, educational setting for infants and toddlers, fostering social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. You will engage families in classroom and home activities and maintain ongoing assessments and goals for each child.

You will plan developmentally appropriate activities, conduct screenings, coordinate IFSP-related services, and collaborate with staff to support transitions into and out of the program.