Head Start/Early Head Start - Lead Teacher

Crystal Stairs

25d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

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
AA/BA in ECE or Related Field
24 ECE Units
Permit OR Permit ELIGIBLE at a Teacher level or above
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.

Nice To Haves

CLASS Certified

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

Benefits

Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% paid by employer
Pet Insurance
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