Teacher I/II (Florence & Maywood Centers)

Mexican American Opportunity Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation is seeking a Teacher I/II for its Florence & Maywood Centers in Los Angeles. This role involves providing children with planned activities that promote their social, physical, and cognitive development.

Qualifications include an AA/BA degree in Child Development or related field, a valid Teacher Permit, and two years of experience with children 0-5. The position offers benefits such as medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• AA/BA degree in Child Development, or 24 units in ECE and/or Child Development.
• Must possess a valid Teacher Permit from the CCTC.
• Two years paid experience working with children 0-5.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned opportunities for children promoting social and cognitive growth.
• Plan individual and group activities based on assessments and observations.
• Incorporate parents’ goals into daily activities.

Skills

Ability to communicate, both oral and written

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Sensitive to others needs

Education

AA/BA degree in Child Development or related field

Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification

Six infant/toddler units

Job description

Teacher I/II (Florence & Maywood Centers)

A staff person who provides planned opportunities for children in activities designed to promote social, physical and cognitive growth and development. Responsible to plan individual and group activities that are designed to promote each child’s individual strengths with ongoing assessments and observations. Incorporates parent’s goals for their child into the daily activities.

Qualifications

• AA/BA degree in Child Development, or 24 units in ECE and/or Child Development or related field. If you don’t possess a BA degree, you will be placed on a Professional Staff Development Plan and continuously complete courses towards a degree.
• Must possess a valid Teacher Permit from the CCTC, preferred.
• Six (6) infant/toddler units are highly preferred. If do not currently have, will be required to complete it within 1 year of employment.
• Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified.
• Two (2) years paid experience working with children 0-5. Experience working with Infant/toddlers is highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate, both oral and written.
• Ability to speak, read and write English well enough to understand and be understood by others.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups of people including low-income families.
• Sensitive to others needs.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Sincere commitment to providing services to children and the community.
• Ability to assess and respond quickly to varied situations.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Special Qualifications

• Must complete AB 1207 California Childcare Providers: Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire, renewed every two (2) years.
• Must submit to a pre-employment physical examination, drug screening and Tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
• Must provide vaccination records for Pertussis (Tdap), Measles (MMR) and Influenza (optional).
• Will be fingerprinted and must clear through DOJ and FBI.
• Must possess own vehicle, valid California Driver’s License and at minimum, general liability automobile insurance.
• Hold a valid First Aid and CPR certificate.

MAOF offers the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Insurance, Employer Contribution and Employer Match 403(b) Retirement Plan with 100% vesting, Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs (EAP), Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, 501(c)(3) Designation Public Service Loan Forgiveness, other supplemental benefits such as AFLAC, Credit Union Membership and Discount tickets to Southern CA theme parks and attractions.

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