Head Start - Teacher

crystalstairs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision - employer paid

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D

401k Matching

Flexible Spending

Job summary

Crystal Stairs, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA invites applicants for a Head Start teacher role to support early childhood education, emphasizing social competence and school readiness for preschoolers.

Under the Site Supervisor, you will plan curriculum, assess children, and help operate the classroom. Requires an ECE degree or coursework, eligibility for a Child Development Permit, and onsite commitment.

Qualifications

• Associate's or advanced degree in early childhood education or child development preferred.
• Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education coursework units.
• Must have or be eligible for a Child Development Permit.
• Six months direct experience working with young children in preschool settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide early childhood education geared toward social competence and school readiness for preschoolers.
• Plan curriculum, implement classroom activities, and perform child assessments under supervision.

Skills

Preschool experience

Education

ECE/Child development degree or coursework

12 ECE coursework units

Job description

Crystal Stairs, Inc.

Improving the Lives of Families through

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations.

Head Start - Teacher

100% Onsite - Location: Los Angeles, CA 90056

What We're Looking For:

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.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS:

• 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.
• 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% paid by employer
• Pet Insurance
• 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

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

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.

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.