Lead Teacher

Community Development Institute Head Start; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Community Development Institute Head Start is seeking a qualified Lead Teacher passionate about instilling values in young children. This role requires a minimum of an AA or BA degree in early childhood education and at least one year of experience in a licensed child care center.

The position offers benefits such as medical/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, and tuition assistance. CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to legally protected

Qualifications

• Must have a valid AA or BA degree in early childhood education or child development.
• At least one year of teaching experience in a licensed child care center required.
• Must complete ongoing training on child safety, mandated reporting, and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Instill values in young children in the Early Head Start program.
• Handle the demands of babies and toddlers with different personalities.

Skills

Passion for education

Child safety training

Energy and adaptability

Education

AA or BA in Early Childhood Education

Job description

We are looking to employ a qualified Lead Teacher, who has a passion for instilling values in young children in our Early Head Start program. The Infant/Toddler Teacher should possess high energy and the ability to handle the demands of babies and toddlers with different personalities and needs. As a minimum requirement, an AA or BA degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development and at least one year of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. Applicant must meet state licensing requirements.

Must complete all trainings required by child care licensing, including but not limited to the following:

• a. Ongoing Training: Staff must participate in annual training on child safety, mandated reporting, and emergency procedures (Title 22, §101216.2).
• b. Mandated Reporting: All employees are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect (Title 22, §101212(d)).

• PaidVacation time and Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/VisionInsurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
• $30.00per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and VisionInsurance (for full time employees)
• $15.95per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full timeemployees)
• PaidHolidays
• PaidSpring Break and Winter Break
• Qualifyingemployer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgivenessprograms.
• Tuitionassistance to meet job requirements
• Paidtrainings
• EmployeeAssistance Program
• $35,000term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
• TravelConnect medical support for assistance when you travel

CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.