Head Start Educator: Shape Young Minds

City-of-Oakland,-Ca; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 paid holidays

Vacation – 2 weeks per year

CalPERS retirement

Health – Kaiser and other plans

Dental – Delta Dental

Vision – VSP

Sick leave – 12 days per year

Deferred Compensation – 457(b) and ROL

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Training

Telecommuting

Job summary

The City of Oakland is seeking Head Start Instructors to deliver developmentally appropriate education to children in Head Start/State Preschool programs. You will collaborate with families, staff, and teachers to promote positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

Ideal candidates are passionate educators dedicated to serving Oakland’s diverse communities, with strong communication skills and a commitment to ongoing professional growth within Head Start.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or advanced degree plus twelve post-secondary units in ECE/CD and three supervised field experience.
• Master Teacher Child Development Permit (or higher) required or pending eligibility.
• Six months of full-time or one year part-time child care center experience.

Responsibilities

• Instruct children in infant/toddler education concepts.
• Organize developmentally appropriate education and play materials.
• Conduct safety drills and inspect facilities for safety standards.
• Plan, organize, and schedule daily activities at the center or home.
• Develop IDPs and IFSPs for children with special needs.
• Maintain a clean indoor and outdoor learning environment.

Skills

Adaptability

Relationship building

Decision making

Ownership & accountability

Teamwork

Oral communication

Reading comprehension

Using technology

Writing

Managing stress

Education

Bachelors or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The City of Oakland is seeking Head Start Instructors to deliver developmentally appropriate education to children in Head Start/State Preschool programs. You will collaborate with families, staff, and teachers to promote positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

Ideal candidates are passionate educators dedicated to serving Oakland’s diverse communities, with strong communication skills and a commitment to ongoing professional growth within Head Start.