Early Childhood Teacher

SPANISH SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL • Oakland, CA

15d • $28 - $32

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Center Director, the Early Head Start Teacher provides quality primary care giving for infants or toddlers in a safe and supervised early care and education setting. Promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Early Head Start children enrolled in the program.

Requirements

• Ability to create and implement daily curriculum plans.
• Ability to work well harmoniously in a multi-cultural team.
• Ability to promote a feeling of security and trust in infants and toddlers by being warm, supportive, and comforting.
• A caring, compassionate approach to working with children and families as well as maintaining an open, friendly and cooperative relationship with each child’s family.
• Teacher Permit or permit eligible (24 ECE units, including 9 units Core Courses (Child Growth and Development, Child, Family and Community, and Curriculum).
• AA Degree in Child Development or related field preferred, or higher.
• 6 units in Infant/Toddler Care (or 6 units in progress).

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English or Asian Language/English preferred.
• Awareness of safe lifting techniques for lifting children, supplies and furnishings and commitment to using preventive health measures in the classroom to prevent the spread of disease.

Responsibilities

• Provide relationship-based care in daily routines such as mealtime, toileting, hand washing, and napping for infants or toddlers;
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum;
• Collaborate with team on developing and implementing daily lesson plans;
• Conduct assessments, develop individual development plans and record ongoing observations of children in assigned groups;
• Prepare and conduct parent-teacher conferences for each child in the assigned group according to schedule of requirements;
• Conduct home visits for each child in the assigned group according to schedule of requirements;
• Utilize classroom materials and routines to promote an environment conductive to appropriate levels of development, interests, and specific needs of the children;
• Maintain effective and professional relationships with enrolled families;
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, Title 5, and Title 22 Regulations;
• Attend regular staff meetings as scheduled by Center Director and Management;
• Complete a minimum of 21 hours of Professional Development annually;
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Center Director and Management.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation a year, 10 sick days, 14 holidays, medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, life insurance policy at no cost to employee (with the option of increasing policy amount), flexible spending account for medical and dependent care costs, commuter benefits, 403(b) with employer match, and other benefits.
• We foster a joyful workplace and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree