Teacher Early Head Start South Bay

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Head Start Teacher to provide a nurturing environment for young children. This role focuses on implementing a curriculum that promotes social, emotional, and intellectual development for children aged 2-3 years. The ideal candidate will engage with families, conduct assessments, and create a culturally inclusive environment. Join a mission-driven organization committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to contribute to meaningful change, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• Must pass fingerprint clearance and background check.
• Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement program curriculum and plan activities for children.
• Maintain children's records and conduct assessments.
• Provide a culturally reflective learning environment.

Skills

Child Development

Classroom Management

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Parent Engagement

Observation Skills

Education

AA in Early Childhood Education

24 units of ECE/CD

6 units of infant/toddler

Job description

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Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.

PAY RATE: $26.93 - $28.34 PER HOUR

BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START

Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 0 – 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Head Start Teacher will provide children (2-3 years old) with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child.

Specific duties include:

1. Implements the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions). Plans individual and group activities to stimulate learning and promote parent involvement in the child’s learning. Works cooperatively with Co-Teacher and Family Advocate (FA) to provide information and resources to enrolled families.
2. Conducts daily classroom planning, maintains children’s records in conjunction with the FA and submits accurate monthly paperwork on a timely basis.
3. Observes, screens and assesses children’s developmental levels and develops goals that relate to the child’s individual needs.
4. Provides a planned program of activities, which supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children.
5. Provides a learning environment that reflects the varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children in the program and the larger communities and societies in which they live.
6. Other duties as may be required to fulfill program mission.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications.
2. Proof at the time of hire:

• TB clearance within 6 months prior.
• Annual Influenza vaccination (between Aug 1 – Dec 1).
• Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization.

Health screening at the time of employment.

Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently kneel and squat.
• Ability to move quickly.

EDUCATION:

1. AA in ECE/CD or related field.
2. 24 units of ECE/CD.
3. 6 units of infant/toddler. (At least 3 Infant/Toddler units required at hire).
4. Must meet requirements to obtain Child Development Teacher Permit.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience working with infant/toddlers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1 year of infant/toddler experience.
2. 2 years of teaching experience.
3. 2-semester units in Adult Supervision.
4. 6-semester units in Infant and Toddler (At least 3-semester units is preferred at hire and any additional units for a total of 6 units are preferred to be completed within 1 year of hire).
5. 1 year of experience with infant/toddlers.
6. Head Start performance standards.
7. Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal).

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.