Head Start/Early Head Start - Lead Teacher

Crystal Stairs - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

Social Assistance

About the position

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Head Start & Early Head Start Lead Teacher to join one of our rapidly growing Southern California locations. A successful HS/EHS Lead Teacher is a creative organizer and thinker who is passionate about designing and facilitating interactive learning and development experiences, such as: read-alouds, classroom rituals, hands-on art-making, and math games. This also includes a strong knowledge of classroom evaluation practices (ECERS), assessment tools (DRDP's) and a clear knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children visually at all times to ensure their continuous safety and care; develop a plan to ensure the safety of the children while they are using indoor and outdoor facilities
• Design and implement the daily classroom program based on a creative curriculum in alignment with the HS/EHS Child Development and Early Learning Framework
• Evaluate classroom quality using the Early Childhood Education Rating Scale (ECERS) and other assessment tools
• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical needs of the children, including children with disabilities and special needs
• Creates and maintains a warm emotionally supportive classroom environment that is well managed and provides quality instructional support for children's learning
• Provide Diaper Changing/Potty Training for individual children on an as needed basis
• Perform home visits on a regular basis

Requirements

• AA/BA in ECE or Related Field
• 24 ECE Units
• Permit OR Permit ELIGIBLE at a Teacher level or above
• CLASS Certified (preferred)
• A minimum of six (6) months direct experience working with young children, between ages birth -5 years old within a preschool setting, in addition to a cultural, ethical and diverse community
• The 41-CDP1 form must be completed by an authorized representative of a California community college or four-year college or university approved by the Commission to verify completion of requirements for Child Development Teaching Permits.

Nice-to-haves

• Passionate about our cause with an incredible work ethic
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and flexibility
• Possesses a willingness to try new strategies, including approaches to lesson plans, pedagogy, and classroom management
• Proactive problem-solver

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision - 95% Agency paid!
• 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