Head Start Co-Teacher - Early Childhood Support

Volunteers-of-Americ; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Volunteers of America’s Head Start program in Los Angeles seeks a Co-Teacher to provide a developmentally appropriate environment and lead activities for children aged 0–5. You will collaborate with a Family Advocate to integrate health, nutrition, and mental health services, while supporting parental involvement.

Requirements include fingerprint clearance, valid CA driver’s license or alternative transportation, TB clearance, annual flu vaccine, and 24 CD units.

Qualifications

• Fingerprint clearance and background checks required.
• Valid California driver’s license or alternate transportation.
• TB clearance within 6 months prior; annual influenza vaccination; pertussis and measles immunization.
• Health screening at time of employment; lift up to 50 lbs; able to move quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide a developmentally appropriate environment with varied activities.
• Plan and implement morning and afternoon (double) sessions.
• Coordinate with Family Advocate and HS services integration.
• Maintain classroom records and timely monthly paperwork.
• Observe and assess development; set goals for each child.
• Support parents as primary educators and maintain culturally responsive environment.
• Ensure on-site program operations meet licensing and safety requirements.

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

24 CD units in ECE/CD

AA in ECE/CD with 24 units OR AA in related field with 24 CD units (including 6 infant/toddler for EHS)

Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or higher

Job description

Volunteers of America’s Head Start program in Los Angeles seeks a Co-Teacher to provide a developmentally appropriate environment and lead activities for children aged 0–5. You will collaborate with a Family Advocate to integrate health, nutrition, and mental health services, while supporting parental involvement.

Requirements include fingerprint clearance, valid CA driver’s license or alternative transportation, TB clearance, annual flu vaccine, and 24 CD units.