Head Start Early Childhood Educator

Easter Seals Southern California, Inc.; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Southern California, Inc. is seeking an Educator for the Early Head Start/Head Start program.

You will deliver an inclusive, developmentally appropriate curriculum for enrolled children under supervision and support families through learning activities and parent conferences. The role requires a valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, a HS diploma, pediatric CPR/First Aid, and eligibility for ongoing CDA requirements.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or national equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit.
• Must meet ongoing educational requirements to qualify for child development permit/CDA requirements.
• Must possess and maintain current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and first aid certificate.
• Must possess food handler’s certificate.

Responsibilities

• Performs as an educator for assigned children in the classroom.
• Plans, implements and supervises a developmentally appropriate and inclusive educational curriculum for young children, in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, policies and procedures and Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) standards of conduct.
• Conducts home visits and parent conferences within required timelines
• Ensures individual child goals are created and implemented with parent input.
• Maintains weekly lesson plans, progress and anecdotal notes, and current paperwork.
• Completes child screenings and assessments within required timeframe
• Coordinates and conducts bi-monthly classroom unit meetings.
• Provides input to evaluate volunteers and college interns.
• Actively participates in staff meetings, parent meetings, and in-service training.
• Participates in planning associate and parent training activities, parent meetings and workshops.
• Coordinates parent education, training and support for pregnant women including prenatal education, breast-feeding information, and other health resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Child care experience

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Child Development Associate Teacher Permit

CPR & First Aid certification

Food handler’s certificate

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

Skype

Job description

Easterseals Southern California, Inc. is seeking an Educator for the Early Head Start/Head Start program.

You will deliver an inclusive, developmentally appropriate curriculum for enrolled children under supervision and support families through learning activities and parent conferences. The role requires a valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, a HS diploma, pediatric CPR/First Aid, and eligibility for ongoing CDA requirements.