Head Start - Teacher

CSUDH Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision - 95% Agency paid

401k Matching Options

Generous Sick and Vacation Time

Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break

Job summary

A community-focused organization in South Los Angeles is seeking a Head Start Teacher responsible for early childhood education aimed at promoting social competence and school readiness. The ideal candidate will supervise preschoolers, implement curriculum plans, and ensure a supportive learning environment. Candidates should have relevant early childhood education qualifications and experience working with young children. The position includes a robust benefits package emphasizing employee well-being and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education coursework units.
• Must have or be eligible for a Child Development Permit.
• Valid California driver's license and automobile insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee children's social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.
• Implement classroom operations including planning, curriculum, and assessments.
• Supervise children in a preschool setting.

Skills

Early childhood education

Child development

Classroom management

Education

Associate's or advanced degree in early childhood education

Job description

Head Start - Teacher

Location: South Los Angeles

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

Overview

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, he/she is responsible for early childhood education that is geared toward the overall goal of social competence and school readiness, which is age and developmentally appropriate for preschoolers. Provides for the children's social intellectual, physical and emotional development. Is responsible for implementing and assisting with the classroom operation including, planning, curriculum and child assessment implementation, and supervision of children.

Education

• Associate's or advanced degree in early childhood education or child development preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education coursework units.
• Must have or be eligible for a Child Development Permit.

Experience

• Six months direct experience working with young children in pre-school setting preferred.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid California driver's license, have use of a motor vehicle and provide evidence of automobile liability insurance.
• Must meet State health requirements including passing a physical examination as a condition of employment and must provide verification of a TB clearance at the time of employment.
• Mandatory CPR and Basic First Aid certificate, which employee is responsible to maintain for the duration of their employment with Head Start.

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)
• Generous Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions)
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Equal Opportunity

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs 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.

Fair Chance

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For more information about Crystal Stairs, 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.