Teacher I

Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission•Fresno, CA

7d•$0 - $23

About The Position

The Teacher I is responsible for the educational development of each child in the classroom in accordance with the established curriculum, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and the program’s philosophy and mission. The teacher facilitates children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and cultural development by assessing each child and preparing individualized plans. The role includes ongoing communication with parents, supporting children with disabilities and participating in IEP processes, maintaining a safe and healthy classroom, supervising and training assigned Teacher Assistants, and completing required planning, home visits, records, and reports. The teacher may serve as a bus monitor, substitute in other classrooms, or work at other centers as needed. The role also involves supporting family engagement, attending meetings and training, maintaining confidentiality and universal precautions, modeling professionalism, and traveling for agency business using reliable transportation. Evening and weekend work may be required. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Associate’s degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education or a related field, with at least 24 Child Development/Early Childhood Education units.
Two adult supervision units, or enrollment in and completion of those units within the first 12 months of employment.
Twelve working months of preschool teaching experience.
Effective presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish, Hmong, Lao, or another secondary language may be required based on client and program needs.
COVID-19 vaccination within 60 days of hire unless an approved religious or medical exemption applies.
Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, state-required adequate auto insurance, and insurability by the agency carrier for those driving agency vehicles; proof of insurance is required.
Valid AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Certification before the first day of employment.
Pass and maintain annual Basic Pest Management in Child Care Settings certification, as required by the California Healthy Schools Act, within 60 days of employment.
Complete a physical examination, TB screening clearance, and signed federal criminal record declaration within seven days after employment.
Required immunizations against influenza, pertussis, and measles, subject to the stated medical and other exemptions.
Pass required reference checks and fingerprint clearance under Title 22 regulations, including Department of Justice/FBI, Criminal Record Statement, Child Abuse Central Index (CACI), and any required background investigation, before employment.
Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification, including at least 15 hours of preventive health practices training, within six months of employment.
Meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Former Head Start 0-to-5 parent experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess each child’s development on an ongoing basis and prepare an individualized plan based on assessments and observations.
Confer with each parent three times during the year to discuss the child’s growth and development and establish school readiness goals.
Ensure the needs of children with disabilities are appropriately met, including implementing goals in Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or Special Services Plans (SSPs).
Provide a safe and healthy environment consistent with Community Care Licensing regulations and Head Start Program Performance Standards, and visually supervise children at all times.
Create an inviting, stimulating, clean, healthy, and safe learning environment with regular parent input.
Directly supervise and evaluate assigned Teacher Assistant(s), assist with oversight of other Teacher Assistants’ classroom performance, and train assigned assistants.
Encourage Teacher Assistants to participate in activity planning and program implementation and to learn classroom, record-keeping, and planning procedures.
Post a Weekly Activity Plan the Friday before use in accordance with Fresno EOC Head Start’s curriculum.
Conduct required home visits, including one before a child enters the program.
Prepare required records accurately and submit reports on time.
Assist with meal and snack preparation, service, and cleanup.
Serve as a bus monitor when assigned and substitute in other teachers’ classrooms as needed.
Work occasionally at additional centers or classrooms outside the regularly assigned classroom or center.
Attend and participate in required conferences, meetings, and trainings.
Participate in the IEP process for all Head Start children and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA-2010).
Follow universal precautions in the classroom, during home visits, and when administering first aid.
Maintain confidentiality of records and information about Early Head Start/Head Start staff, children, and families.
Promote parent and family engagement in program activities, including classroom volunteering, family-child home activities, workshops, and meetings.
Encourage and embrace diversity, model professionalism, and promote a collaborative environment within service areas, the program, and the agency.
Supervise assigned staff, interns, and volunteers, and perform recruitment, performance management, and other personnel processes.
Travel for agency business using reliable transportation; maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Work evenings and weekends as required and perform other duties as assigned.