Head Start - Master Teacher (Coach)

CSUDH Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child care services is seeking a dedicated Early Head Start Master Teacher. This pivotal role involves coaching and mentoring teaching staff to enhance their ability to assess and understand children's needs. You'll evaluate classroom quality, maintain a vibrant learning environment, and ensure the safety of children. With a commitment to diversity and a supportive culture, this organization offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. Join a mission-driven team focused on improving the lives of families through quality education and advocacy.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k Matching Options

Flex Spending

Pre-paid Legal Services

Sick and Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Opportunity for Growth and Development

Robust Learning Management System

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field required.
• Must have or be eligible for a Child Development Permit.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor teachers to enhance their assessment skills.
• Evaluate classroom quality and maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Classroom Management

Creative Arts Integration

Assessment Tools Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Permit

CLASS Certification

Tools

Early Childhood Education Rating Scale (ECERS)

Job description

Crystal Stairs, Inc.

Improving the Lives of Families through

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

Master Teacher

Location: South Los Angeles & Compton areas

Searching for a dedicated, mission-driven Early Head Start Master Teacher to coach, mentor and develop teachers to improve the ability of the teaching staff to assess and understand the children they teach.

Head Start Master Teacher is required to:

• Provide feedback in a supportive, instructive and non-judgmental way; enhancing the ability of teaching staff to observe children's activities and experiences as part of the ongoing assessment process and to use this information to individualize the curriculum.
• Evaluate classroom quality using the Early Childhood Education Rating Scale (ECERS) and other assessment tools.
• Provide opportunities for children to use their creative abilities, and to explore and experiment with a variety of media through art, music, drama in all aspects of the program.
• Maintain a vibrant, well-arranged and orderly classroom; develops a plan to ensure the safety of the children while they are using indoor and outdoor facilities.
• Inspect facilities for hazardous conditions, unsafe equipment and materials; follows an emergency exit plan and conducts monthly emergency exit drills.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in early childhood education or child development; or a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 24 ECE coursework units equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children.
• Must have or be eligible for a Child Development Permit at the Teacher Level or above. The Child Development Permit at the Teacher level or above must be submitted to Crystal Stairs, Inc. - Head Start within six (6) months of employment.
• Must be CLASS certified and must maintain certification (annually).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license, motor vehicle and evidence of automobile liability insurance. Meet State health requirements including passing a physical examination as a condition of employment, and provide verification of a TB clearance at the time of employment. CPR and Basic First Aid certificate. Fingerprints must be on file with the Justice Department.

Total Package of Benefits

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life and Pet Insurance
• 401k Matching Options
• Flex Spending
• Pre-paid Legal Services
• Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Crystal Stairs, Inc. is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs, Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

Additional Requirements: Must be fully vaccinated and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Per the CDC, fully vaccinated means at least 2 weeks after (1) a second dose in a 2-dose series, or (2) a single-dose vaccine, and this status and definition applies to COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for emergency use or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

For more information about Crystal Stairs, Inc. please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org

All Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.