Teacher , II, and III Early Head Start; Infant​/Toddler

Position

• Teacher I: AA Degree plus Child Development Permit
• Teacher II: BA/BS Degree plus Child Development Permit
• Teacher III: MA/MS Degree plus Child Development Permit

• Full-Time (40 hours per week), Part-Year, Non-Exempt, and Union Position

• $23.65-$31.04 (Step 1-Step 15) Hourly Rate Based on Qualifications of Position Plus Benefits

• Upcoming openings located in Hollywood and Echo Park

Will be assigned to report to our designated sites HS/EHS/SPS sites.

• $500 Hiring Bonus: offers $250 after 3 months mid-point review and remaining $250 after 6 months Introductory (Probationary) Period. Bonus contingent on successful completion of the probation period.

ACA Compliant Medical, Aflac, Dental, Life, and Vision plans.

• 10 Paid Holidays
• 14 Paid Sick leave
• 15.5 Days of Personal Necessity – accrue at the rate of 9.5 hours per month (1 year of employment = 114)

• 1 week Spring Break
• 1 week Thanksgiving
• 2 weeks Winter Break

• Foundation contributes 8.5% after one year of service; employees may make voluntary contributions at the start of employment.

• Available for all employees.

• Day-to-Day or Long-Term Assignments

Plans and implements individualized lesson plans for children in the classroom. Creates daily lesson plans in accordance with established curriculum. Provides a healthy and safe physical environment and integrates parents into the educational program. Conducts parent/teacher conferences and home visits twice a year. Records pertinent individual information about children in the group and monitors classroom security. Provides required paperwork such as attendance reports and observations of children.

Implements CLASS and School Readiness measures. Prepares and maintains necessary and mandated records including ongoing assessments, emergency cards and participates in a variety of staff and educational development activities.

• Education:
  
  Associate Degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Preferred but not required:
  Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Total of six semester units in infant and toddler focus. Must have at least three units in infant and toddler (I/T) development and commit to complete an additional three units in infant and toddler development within the first year of employment.
• Human Resources will assist you in developing an Educational Plan/Professional Development Plan.
• Experience Preferred but not required:
  At least two years’ experience in a classroom setting or a combination of two years’ experience in both classroom and group settings with young children.

• Ability to provide responsive and nurturing teacher-child interactions.
• Ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment data.
• Promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework:
  Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners.
• Advance children’s intellectual and physical development, including improving readiness for increasingly complex vocabulary, appreciation of books, understanding of early math and science, problem-solving skills, and approaches to learning.
• Establish and maintain a healthy learning environment.
• Support children’s social and emotional development.
• Encourage family involvement in the Head Start program and support development of relationships between children and their families.
• Promote infant/toddler development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety issues in infant/toddler care (such as SIDS).
• Facilitate effective communication with infants, toddlers, parents, and other staff members.

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