Toddler Teacher

EL CONCILIO CALIFORNIA; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

EL CONCILIO CALIFORNIA is seeking an Infant/Toddler Teacher to lead daily Head Start activities, foster positive self-image, ensure safety, and coordinate with staff and families in Stockton, CA. The role includes curriculum design, child assessments, home visits, and supervision of assistants.

The ideal candidate has a teaching background in Early Childhood Education, bilingual abilities (Spanish/English preferred), and relevant state licensing or permits.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Bachelor's or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field with an Associate Teacher Permit or higher preferred.
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education with an Associate Teacher Permit or higher preferred.
• High school diploma with an Associate Teacher Permit or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement daily Head Start classroom activities.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance per Head Start standards and licensing.
• Conduct home visits and parent conferences; assess and plan for each child.
• Supervise and evaluate support staff and volunteers in the classroom.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Bachelor's in ECE or related field with Associate Teacher Permit

Associate's Degree in ECE with Associate Teacher Permit

High school diploma with Associate Teacher Permit

Job description

THE POSITION:Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, the Infant/Toddler Teacher shall be responsible for the daily operation of the Head Start classroom. This includes, but is not limited to, curriculum development and implementation, promotion of a positive self-image for each child, the assurance of the safety of all children, child assessment, home visits, and the supervision of the Teacher Assistant.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Design and implement daily classroom program, in conjunction with other education staff and parents that enhances the positive self-image of each child.Design a positive classroom environment. Be able to score positively on all the required measurements annually.Comply will all Community Care Licensing Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.Prepare weekly curriculum plans for daily lesson plans.Make at least two visits to each child’s home per year and participate in parent conferences as needed.Complete individualized assessments on each child followed by parent conferences.Conduct monthly child observations and prepare individual education plans ongoingComplete specialized screening of children as required and refer children suspected of having special needs or challenging behavior.Promote positive, professional relationships with staff and all parents.Coordinate activities for and supervise parents and other volunteers in the classroom.Ensure compliance with all Head Start Program Performance Standards and all other applicable standards of regulatory agencies (i.e. Community Care Licensing).Supervise the activities of the Associate Teacher or Teacher Assistant, and in conjunction with the Site Supervisor prepare a written performance evaluation on the Associate Teacher.Conduct emergency and earthquake preparedness drills.Assist in center food preparation and food services including clean up.Assist in the general clean-up and packing of furniture as needed.Help maintain a clean, safe and healthy classroom environment.Assist in maintaining an attractive and stimulating learning environment that encourages children’s independence and self-selection of activities.Assist in any hygiene needs of the children.Attend not less than 15 clock hours of professional development per year. Such professional development shall be high-quality, sustained, intensive and classroom focused in order to have a positive and lasting impact on classroom instruction.Promote positive, professional relationship with children, staff and parents.Coordinate activities of parents in the classroom and onParticipate in various in services and trainings to upgrade skills necessaryMaintain the required files; monthly/quarterly reports, assessments. Ongoing documentation shall be in accordance with established timelinesParticipate in relevant collaborative meetings with community, and trainings with county agencies as required.Other duties as assigned.EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood education or related field with an Associates Teacher Permit or higher is highly preferred; An Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with an Associates Teacher Permit or higher is highly preferred; A High school Diploma with an Associates Teacher Permit or higher is required.A minimum of 3 Infant & Toddler units is required.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred.REQUIREMENTS - CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification desiredPreventative Health & Safety EMSA training desiredValid California Driver’s license or California IDDepartment of Justice/FBI/ Child Abuse Index Clearance upon hireHealth/Immunizations: Physical, TB Test, Covid-19 Vaccine, Tdap, MMR & Influenza required upon hire.