Teacher I, II, and III for Head Start (Preschool)

Foundation for Early Childhood Education • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $23 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Foundation for Early Childhood Education, Inc. (Foundation) is a Head Start/Early Head Start Delegate Agency and State Preschool Grantee. As a nonprofit organization, we have supported young children and their families for over 50 years with Early Childhood and family services. Foundation for ECE, Inc. currently operates nineteen preschool sites in Los Angeles County located in: Boyle Heights, Echo Park, and Hollywood. Our Agency is expanding in the program year 23-24 to the following service areas: Highland Park and Lincoln Heights. Foundation for ECE, Inc. also collaborates with HACLA and LA City. The program fosters Family Engagement in all the areas of a child’s development and provides comprehensive resources to low-income families in the areas of health, nutrition, and community resources. Foundation is a comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on child development that includes a child’s cognitive, physical, social emotional growth, and development. This role plans and implements individualized lesson plans for children, creates daily classroom lesson plans in accordance with established curriculum, and provides for a healthy and safe physical environment. The position also integrates parents into the educational program, conducts parent/teacher conferences and home visits, and records pertinent individual information about children. Responsibilities include monitoring classroom security, completing necessary paperwork such as attendance reports and observations, implementing CLASS and School Readiness measures, and preparing and maintaining mandated records. The role also requires participation in staff and educational development activities.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accreditation association recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• California Child Development Teacher permit or higher.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Eligibility to Work: All potential employees will be asked to present supporting documents establishing proof of identity and employment eligibility upon completing the I-9 Form.
• Medical Examination: Must submit a medical examination demonstrating capability to perform type of work required; must submit a tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray.
• Proof of the following immunizations: Influenza, Pertussis TDAP (Whooping Cough), and Measles (MMR).
• Fingerprint Clearances: All potential employees will be subject to obtaining fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Child Abuse Index (CACI), prior to starting work.
• Must have the use of an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California’s Driver’s License or have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• 50% of a DA/ECEP’s teacher workforce must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree, per Head Start Act Section 648A.
• The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes the holder to teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom, including preschool. LACOE will accept a valid credential in lieu of a Child Development Teacher permit or higher.
• Pathway for a BA/BS Degree: If you do not have a BA or BS Degree, you will be issued a professional development plan that clearly describes a pathway and timeframes to degree attainment. The employee must complete coursework, with a “C” or better, at least 3 semester or 4.5 quarter units per program year in Child Development or a General Education Class towards the degree.
• Bachelor's degree and/or Master Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accreditation association recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• At least two years’ experience in a classroom setting or a combination of two years’ experience in both classroom and group settings with young children.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements the individualized lesson plans for the children in the classroom.
• Creates daily classroom lesson plans in accordance with established curriculum.
• Provides for a healthy and safe physical environment for children.
• Integrates the parents into the educational program.
• Conducts parent/teacher conferences and home visits twice a year.
• Records pertinent individual information about children in the group.
• Monitors classroom security.
• Provides for the completion of necessary paperwork on the children in the classroom, such as attendance reports, and observations of children.
• Implements CLASS and School Readiness measures.
• Prepare and maintain necessary and mandated records including ongoing assessments, emergency cards.
• Participates in a variety of staff and educational development activities.

Benefits

• ACA Compliant Medical, Aflac, Dental, Life, and Vision plans.
• 10 Paid Holidays, 14 Paid Sick leave, includes 15.5 Days of Personal Necessity: Accrue at the rate of 9.5 hours per month (1 year of employment= 114)
• Paid Vacation: (1 week) Spring Break, (1 week) Thanksgiving, and (2 weeks) Winter Break
• Employer Funded Retirement Plan- Foundation contributes 8.5% after one year of service, you can make voluntarily contributions at the start of your employment.
• Free Employee Assistance Program(s)
• $500 Hiring Bonus: A hiring bonus of $500 is offered to you and is contingent on successful completion of the probation period as follows: $250 will be paid at the successful completion of mid-point review (3 months from hire) and the remainder of the bonus $250 will be paid at successful completion of the 6 months Introductory (Probationary) Period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree