Teacher

Crystal Stairs, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% paid by employer

Employee Assistance Program

401k Matching Options

Generous Sick and Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Opportunity for Growth and Development

Job summary

Crystal Stairs, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks a Head Start Teacher to provide early childhood education focusing on social competence and school readiness for preschoolers.

The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in early childhood education, a valid California driver's license, and six months of direct experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, 401k matching, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for a Child Development Permit.
• Six months direct experience working with young children in a preschool setting preferred.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for early childhood education geared toward preschoolers.
• Implementation of classroom planning, curriculum, and child assessment.
• Supervision of children and ensuring their social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.

Skills

Early childhood education

Social competence

Classroom operation

Education

Associate's or advanced degree in early childhood education or child development

Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education coursework units

Tools

CPR and Basic First Aid

Job description

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 its activities or operations.

100% Onsite - Location: Los Angeles, CA 90056

Head Start – Teacher

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, 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 a preschool 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.

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

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