Full-Time Early Head Start: Infant-Toddler Teacher I

Kings Community Action Organization; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) in Kings County, CA seeks an Early Head Start Teacher I to lead an Infant/Toddler classroom in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and state licensing. You will deliver developmental, health, and social services tailored to each child and family.

The role requires an Associate's degree with developmental units, a current teaching permit or willingness to obtain, and one year of preschool teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in child development or early childhood education with 24 units including 3 infant/toddler units and CORE classes.
• Current Child Development Teacher Permit or obtain within 6 months of employment.
• One year of work or volunteer preschool teaching experience.
• Training or coursework in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and set up a classroom environment according to ITERS and the curriculum.
• Develop daily lesson plans reflecting curriculum goals and children's needs.
• Provide a nurturing classroom environment that supports infant/toddler engagement.
• Organize and supervise games and activities to promote development.
• Assist with paperwork, home visits, and parent conferences as scheduled.

Education

Associate's degree in child development or early childhood education

Child Development Teacher Permit

24 Child Development units including 3 infant/toddler units

Training or coursework in early childhood education

Job description

Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) in Kings County, CA seeks an Early Head Start Teacher I to lead an Infant/Toddler classroom in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and state licensing. You will deliver developmental, health, and social services tailored to each child and family.

The role requires an Associate's degree with developmental units, a current teaching permit or willingness to obtain, and one year of preschool teaching experience.