Teacher II / III, Head Start

Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County•Lompoc, CA

4d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position is located at the Fillmore Head Start Center in the Lompoc area. The role involves developing weekly lesson plans for preschool children in partnership with a team teacher, creating a safe and positive classroom environment, and an intentional learning space. The teacher will screen and assess each child using appropriate tools, individualize educational plans based on ongoing assessments, and engage parents from diverse cultural backgrounds in their child's education. The agency offers a positive work environment, work-life balance, and excellent benefits.

Requirements

Teacher II: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or a related field and eligible for a Child Development Teacher permit or higher from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with three semester units in supervised field experience. Six (6) infant and toddler units required.
Teacher III: Bachelor's Degree or higher with 12 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development and eligible for a Child Development Master Teacher permit or higher from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with three semester units in supervised field experience and one year of experience as an Early Childhood Teacher. Six (6) infant and toddler units required.
Knowledge of Internet software; and Word Processing software.
Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for position held.
Must obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card.
Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.
Obtain a tuberculosis clearance and clear Community Care Licensing fingerprint process.
Provide verification of State required vaccines upon hire for: Influenza (from August 1 to December 1), Pertussis, and Measles. Acceptable verifications include immunization record and physician statement.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with disabilities desirable
Bilingual preferred
Flu can be waived by completing annual waiver.

Responsibilities

When in the teacher/child ratio, maintains 100% supervision of all children, by sight and sound at all times.
Plans high quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences with the team teacher.
Carries out a bilingual, multicultural, anti-bias curriculum designed to meet children’s developmental needs within program guidelines.
Develops positive relationships with each child and parent.
Maintains an indoor and outdoor classroom environment consistent with Head Start/Child Development, Licensing and Agency standards.
Maintains the confidentiality of records and information of enrolled families.
Assists children with self-care needs such as tooth brushing, diapering, toileting, hand washing and wiping noses.
Maintains a physically safe environment and clean well-organized equipment and learning materials indoors and out.
Attends and contributes to regular staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings.
Plans monthly/weekly curriculum with team teacher that scaffolds children’s development.
Works on a regular basis with the team teacher to plan and evaluate individualization of the curriculum and behavior plans if applicable.
Is responsible for large group three times a week and a small group (primary language) daily.
Plans and carries out transition activities for children who are entering or leaving the class/center.
Maintains narrative records on each child related to their development.
Completes required paper and electronic records in a timely manner.
Assumes responsibility for maintenance of required assessments and screenings.
Attends IEP (Individual Education Plan) meetings for special needs children with consultants, school district personnel and parents as required.
Attends parent meetings upon request.
Provides daily on-going communication with parents regarding children’s activities, development, and special needs.
Makes at least 2 home visits, and two parent conferences with each assigned child's family annually. Makes special efforts to include fathers.
Participates with supervisors and managers in the evaluation and ongoing improvement of the program’s effectiveness.
Carry out responsibilities of staff supervision, licensing requirements and overall center operations when the Site Supervisor is away from the center.
Consistently uses positive child guidance methods.
Must be available for pre-arranged evening or weekend home visits, meetings, or special events to meet the needs of working families.
Is aware of all center’s children with food allergies, and ensures they receive the doctor recommended substitutions.
Is sensitive to children with special needs.
Functions as a positive team member. Communicates effectively with families and co-workers.
Performs other comparable related duties as required.