Lead Teacher EHS (Linda Vista)

MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee)•San Marcos, CA

9d•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

MAAC's Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) programs are federally funded initiatives designed to promote school readiness for low-income children and those with special needs, emphasizing the parent's role as the primary educator. MAAC serves a diverse population in North County, primarily of Latino/Hispanic ethnicity. These programs provide comprehensive services for children aged 0-3 (EHS) and 3-5 (HS) to foster optimal physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Additionally, MAAC's California State Preschool program offers educational and developmental services for eligible children aged 3-5, encouraging parental involvement. Under direct supervision, the Lead Teacher EHS will provide care for infants and toddlers in their assigned group(s). This role involves planning, supervising, and implementing the educational program within the classroom, adhering to the policies, procedures, and philosophy of MAAC Child Development Program’s Early Head Start. Early Head Start is a federally funded program serving eligible children aged 0-3 and pregnant women with special needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Twelve (12) units in Early Childhood Education (ECE), including core units required, and three (3) units in infant/toddler course work.
One (1) year experience with children 0-3 years old in a child care setting.
Must have and maintain a State of California Child Development Associate Level Permit or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
Valid CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certifications must be obtained within first two months (2) of employment and maintained throughout employment.
Must have a physical examination, TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles prior to the first day of employment.
Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier.
Background/education check, DMV check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and periodically throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of local educational and community resources and their ability to be used in the classroom
Knowledge of bilingual language acquisition
Knowledge of Head Start policies and procedures desirable.
Bilingual (English / Spanish) speaking, reading, and writing preferred.
AA Degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with a minimum of twenty-four (24) units in Early Childhood Education (ECE), including core units required, and three (3) units in infant/toddler course work.
BA Degree with emphasis in Early Childhood Education or Child Development that would require a minimum of 24 units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development including core units required, and three (3) units in infant/toddler course work.
Completion of supervised student teaching OR experience teaching preschool age children.

Responsibilities

Serves as a primary care giver to assigned infants/toddlers to provide respectful individualized care including feeding, diapering and holding.
Assists with assigning children to primary care group and planning of individualized transitions into care.
Partners with parents in order to provide consistent and culturally sensitive care through daily communication, as well as scheduled home visits and parent conferences.
Responsible for planning and implementing age appropriate individual and small group activities including both daily indoor and outdoor activities.
Responsible for the set-up, tear down and clean-up of indoor and outdoor play spaces.
Responsible for assuring that classroom and outside play areas are maintained to assure cleanliness and safety. Includes sanitizing toys and classroom equipment and assisting with laundry. Maintaining clean and sanitized eating, diapering, and napping areas and equipment.
Responsible for assuring preparation and serving of meals and snacks according to individual feeding plans.
Responsible for accurately documenting care and developmental activities on individual daily records and on record keeping documents for each child.
Responsible for accurate attendance and meal counts.
Lifts, carries, and holds children weighing 25 – 50 lbs.
Responsible for scheduling and completing home visits at times convenient to parents; developing Individual Child Plans and Family Development Plans for each child and family at Phase In, and updating the plans at least 3 times during the school year.
Attends mandated trainings, programs, conferences, and meetings.
Assists with personalized services for special needs children (specialized training and equipment provided as needed).
Performs related duties as assigned.