Head Start Teacher
About The Position
Plans, organizes and implements the care, development and education of typically and atypically developing infants, toddlers and preschool children ages birth to five. DUTIES SUMMARY Plans, organizes and implements the care, development and education of typically and atypically developing infants, toddlers and preschool children ages birth to five. ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Plans and implements educational curriculum for infants, toddlers and preschool children, which reflects developmental, cultural, and linguistic appropriateness. Ensures compliance with applicable company policies and procedures and any of the following program regulations as they apply to the specific program assigned to: Early Head Start, Head Start, CDE, First 5 LA, Title 5 regulations and Title 22 Community Care Licensing regulations. Ensures proper care and supervision for each and every child at all times and adheres to the standards of conduct. Ensures the classroom and all equipment is maintained in a clean and safe condition. Conducts home visits each year as required by funding source. Records observations, shares information about the child with his/her parent(s) and/or CII staff and plans with them on how best to meet the child’s needs. Communicates with parents daily, verbally or in writing, regarding the physical care and development of the child. Completes and submits incidents reports as necessary. Maintains absolute confidentiality regarding children and their families in compliance with HIPAA regulations and company policy. Maintains daily records of each child’s attendance, health and behavior, reports of suspicions of child abuse or neglect and communicates this information to appropriate content area specialists or Family Service Workers. Maintains working knowledge of current practices in the early childhood education filed through reading, participation in seminars and other education opportunities and personal contacts/memberships in the field. Utilizes data from DRDP outcomes and other program data to individualize lesson plans to best benefit the child. Adheres to family-style meal requirements. Ensures meal counts are recorded at the point of services. Develops and maintains strong and caring relationships with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and parents. Completes objective ongoing observations to support assessments and portfolios. Tracks child’s development, individualized education plans, and lesson plans. Establishes a climate of acceptance that supports and respects gender, each child’s individual personality, physical characteristics and traits, culture, language and ethnic characteristics, family structure and developmental needs and behaviors.
Requirements
- Head Start Teacher Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field with a minimum of 24 units of ECE course work from a four-year university preferred Associates/equivalent required with continued enrollment in a BA program.
- A valid first aid and CPR certificate or the ability to obtain one within the introductory period.
- Early Head Start Teacher Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with a minimum of 24 units of ECE course work from a four-year university preferred.
- Three semester units in infant and toddler development, with a total of six units within the first year of employment with CII required.
- A valid first aid and CPR certificate or the ability to obtain one within the introductory period.
- Demonstrated skill in curriculum development and modification for children birth to five years.
- Prior experience with children and families from diverse cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Knowledge of Creative Curriculum.
- Ability to satisfy Title 22 requirements for a Teacher.
- A valid first aid and CPR certificate or the ability to obtain one within the introductory period.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
- Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Punctual and dependable attendance.
- Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.
- Teacher Permit or higher issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Must have intermediate knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment
- New Hire Orientation
- AB-1343: Sexual Harassment Prevention training
- Mandated Reporter
- CPR/First Aid
- Influenza immunization or declination
- COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations
- Education verification
- Reference check
- Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services
- Drug and alcohol screening
- Tuberculosis screening
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with infants and toddlers is preferred.
- Spanish / English bilingual preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plans and implements educational curriculum for infants, toddlers and preschool children, which reflects developmental, cultural, and linguistic appropriateness.
- Ensures compliance with applicable company policies and procedures and any of the following program regulations as they apply to the specific program assigned to: Early Head Start, Head Start, CDE, First 5 LA, Title 5 regulations and Title 22 Community Care Licensing regulations.
- Ensures proper care and supervision for each and every child at all times and adheres to the standards of conduct.
- Ensures the classroom and all equipment is maintained in a clean and safe condition.
- Conducts home visits each year as required by funding source.
- Records observations, shares information about the child with his/her parent(s) and/or CII staff and plans with them on how best to meet the child’s needs.
- Communicates with parents daily, verbally or in writing, regarding the physical care and development of the child.
- Completes and submits incidents reports as necessary.
- Maintains absolute confidentiality regarding children and their families in compliance with HIPAA regulations and company policy.
- Maintains daily records of each child’s attendance, health and behavior, reports of suspicions of child abuse or neglect and communicates this information to appropriate content area specialists or Family Service Workers.
- Maintains working knowledge of current practices in the early childhood education filed through reading, participation in seminars and other education opportunities and personal contacts/memberships in the field.
- Utilizes data from DRDP outcomes and other program data to individualize lesson plans to best benefit the child.
- Adheres to family-style meal requirements.
- Ensures meal counts are recorded at the point of services.
- Develops and maintains strong and caring relationships with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and parents.
- Completes objective ongoing observations to support assessments and portfolios.
- Tracks child’s development, individualized education plans, and lesson plans.
- Establishes a climate of acceptance that supports and respects gender, each child’s individual personality, physical characteristics and traits, culture, language and ethnic characteristics, family structure and developmental needs and behaviors.
Benefits
- Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents
- 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees
- Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
- Opportunity for growth & advancement
- Professional development & continued training
- Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
