Head Start / Early Head Start - Lead Teacher

Crystal Stairs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Stairs is seeking a passionate Head Start & Early Head Start Lead Teacher in Los Angeles. This role involves creating engaging learning experiences, supervising children, and ensuring high-quality classroom environments while adhering to Head Start standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in Early Childhood Education and experience with young children, demonstrating a commitment to promoting their development.

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision - 95% agency paid!

401k matching options

Generous sick and vacation time

Paid holidays and winter break from December 24 to January 1

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• At least six months of direct experience working with children aged birth to 5.
• Permit or permit eligibility at a Teacher level or above.
• Completion of the 41-CDP1 form verified by an authorized representative.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and develop safety plans for activities.
• Design daily classroom programs based on a creative curriculum.
• Evaluate classroom quality using ECERS and other assessment tools.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Problem-solving

Education

AA / BA in Early Childhood Education

24 ECE Units

CLASS Certification

Job description

Crystal Stairs, Inc.

Improving the Lives of Families through

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

Head Start / Early Head Start Lead Teacher

Location : Los Angeles, Compton, Inglewood, Lennox, and South LA areas

The following job summary is for descriptive purposes only. Actual job descriptions and titles are subject to change.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Head Start & Early Head Start Lead Teacher to join one of our rapidly growing Southern California locations. A successful HS / EHS Lead Teacher is a creative organizer and thinker who is passionate about designing and facilitating interactive learning experiences, such as read-alouds, classroom rituals, hands-on art-making, and math games. This role requires a strong knowledge of classroom evaluation practices (ECERS), assessment tools (DRDPs), and a clear understanding of Head Start Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing Regulations.

Your Passion at Work

• Supervise children visually at all times to ensure their safety and care; develop a plan to ensure safety during indoor and outdoor activities
• Design and implement daily classroom programs based on a creative curriculum aligned with the HS / EHS Child Development and Early Learning Framework
• Evaluate classroom quality using ECERS and other assessment tools
• Plan activities to meet the physical needs of children, including those with disabilities and special needs
• Create and maintain a warm, emotionally supportive classroom environment that is well-managed and provides quality instructional support
• Provide diaper changing and potty training as needed
• Perform regular home visits

The Skills You Possess

• Passionate about our cause with a strong work ethic
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and flexibility
• Willingness to try new strategies in lesson planning, pedagogy, and classroom management
• Proactive problem-solver

Education and Experience

• AA / BA in ECE or a related field
• 24 ECE Units
• Permit or permit eligibility at a Teacher level or above
• CLASS Certification (preferred)
• At least six months of direct experience working with children aged birth to 5 in a preschool setting, within a diverse community
• Completion of the 41-CDP1 form verified by an authorized representative of an approved California college or university

Total Package of Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision - 95% agency paid!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 401k matching options
• Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)
• Mutual of Omaha STD, Accident, & Critical Illness insurance
• Generous sick and vacation time
• Paid holidays and winter break from December 24 to January 1 (for select positions)
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Continuing education units through our Learning Management System: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Crystal Stairs is committed to a diverse, fully vaccinated workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, medical condition, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, or other protected status.

Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

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All Head Start positions adhere to the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.