Teacher I, II, and III for Early Head Start (Infant/Toddler)

Foundation for Early Childhood Education•Los Angeles, CA

7d•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 position is for Teacher I, II, and III for Early Head Start (Infant/Toddler).

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 Associate Teacher Permit or higher
CPR and First Aid
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

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s 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.
Total of six semester units in infant and toddler focus.
Must have at least three units in infant and toddler (I/T) development and commit to complete an additional three units in infant and toddler development within the first year of employment.
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.
Ability to provide responsive and nurturing teacher-child interactions, and to plan and implement learning experiences as specified below:
Ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment data.
Promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.
Advance children’s intellectual and physical development, including improving the readiness of children for increasingly complex and varied vocabulary, appreciation of books, understanding of early math and science, problem-solving skills, and approaches to learning.
Establish and maintain a healthy learning environment.
Support children’s social and emotional development.
Encourage family involvement of the children in Head Start program and support the development of relationships between children and their families.
Promote infant/toddler development.
Demonstrate knowledge of safety issues in infant/toddler care (such as SIDS).
Facilitate effective communication with infants, toddlers, parents, and other staff members.

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 and 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 and 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 and participates in a variety of staff and educational development activities.