Early Head Start Teacher II: Infant & Toddler Specialist

PACIFIC ASIAN CONSORTIUM IN EMPLOYMENT; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation

Sick pay

14 Paid Holidays

Pet Insurance

FSA

EAP

Discounted medical/dental/vision for a

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Job summary

PACIFIC ASIAN CONSORTIUM IN EMPLOYMENT (PACE) seeks an Early Childhood Educator to deliver high-quality services to infants and toddlers in center programs. You will communicate progress to parents, plan lessons, and ensure a healthy, safe learning environment.

Duties include supervision, safety checks, and coordination with families and agencies. The role emphasizes development in social, emotional, physical, and cognitive domains per Head Start standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accreditation association recognized by the CHEA
• Valid California Child Development Teacher Permit or higher level permits
• Must have at least three (3) semester units in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development, with a total of six (6) units within the first year of employment
• Two (2) years as a paid staff/volunteer in a licensed child care center serving children under 5 years old
• Must be at least 18 years old

Responsibilities

• Supervise children for up to 7 hours per day
• Ensure the child/adult ratio is met and maintained
• Conduct safety checks and maintain a safe, clean environment and sanitize all areas of the classroom
• Respond to children’s needs and cultures
• Implement and document individualized feeding plans for infants and toddlers
• Tend to infants’ and toddlers’ personal hygiene needs during routines
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks and encourage social interaction
• Maintain a clean, safe and sanitized environment
• Supervise children during nap time
• Develop and utilize weekly lesson plans reflecting Head Start standards
• Work with parents to develop lesson plans and objectives
• Organize daily activities for varied experiences
• Schedule and follow through with developmental screenings and assessments
• Encourage parental involvement in screening and assessment processes
• Coordinate services between families and community agencies
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Maintain enrollment and attendance records and other paperwork
• Assist in recruitment and enrollment goals
• Other duties within scope as assigned

Skills

Parent communication

Lesson planning

Child supervision

Classroom management

Education

Associate degree in ECE

CA Teacher Permit

Job description

PACIFIC ASIAN CONSORTIUM IN EMPLOYMENT (PACE) seeks an Early Childhood Educator to deliver high-quality services to infants and toddlers in center programs. You will communicate progress to parents, plan lessons, and ensure a healthy, safe learning environment.

Duties include supervision, safety checks, and coordination with families and agencies. The role emphasizes development in social, emotional, physical, and cognitive domains per Head Start standards.