Itinerant Head Start Teacher (Bilingual)

CommUnify; Santa Maria (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Vacation

Personal leave

Retirement plan with up to 5% match

Job summary

CommUnify in Santa Maria, CA is hiring a Teacher I (Itinerant) for Head Start centers. The role features full-time hours with benefits, working with preschool children to implement weekly lesson plans and create a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

You will assess and monitor development, collaborate with a team, engage families from diverse backgrounds, and participate in conferences and home visits as required.

Qualifications

• 12 units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development in core course or hold Associate Teacher permit or Child Development Associate permit.
• Six (6) infant and toddler units completed or be enrolled in at time of hire for Early Head Start Center.
• Computer Skills: knowledge of Internet software and Word Processing software.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit. Pediatric First Aid and CPR card required.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Experience with children with disabilities desirable; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 100% supervision of all children at all times by sight and sound.
• Plan high quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences with the team teacher.
• Carry out a bilingual, multicultural, anti-bias curriculum meeting children's developmental needs.
• Develop positive relationships with each child and parent.
• Maintain a clean, safe indoor/outdoor classroom environment and equipment.
• Attend staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings.
• Plan monthly/weekly curriculum with team teacher and evaluate curriculum & behavior plans.
• Supervise large group three times a week and small group daily; coordinate transitions.
• Conduct home visits and parent conferences; engage families in education.

Skills

Bilingual preferred

Communication

Education

12 units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Six infant and toddler units

Associate Teacher permit

Child Development Associate permit

Tools

Internet software

Word Processing software

Job description

CommUnify in Santa Maria, CA is hiring a Teacher I (Itinerant) for Head Start centers. The role features full-time hours with benefits, working with preschool children to implement weekly lesson plans and create a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

You will assess and monitor development, collaborate with a team, engage families from diverse backgrounds, and participate in conferences and home visits as required.