Teacher South LA

Volunteers of America Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Start Teacher will provide children with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child. Specific duties include: Implements the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions). Plan individual and group activities to stimulate learning and promote parent involvement in the child�s learning. Works cooperatively with Co-Teacher and Family Advocate (FA) to provide information and resources to enrolled families; Provide children with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child; Conducts daily classroom planning, maintains children�s records in conjunction with the FA and submits accurate monthly paperwork on a timely basis; Observes, screens and assesses children�s developmental levels and develops goals that relate to the child�s individual needs; Provide a planned program of activities, which supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children; Provide a learning environment that reflects the varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children in the program and the larger communities and societies in which they live; Other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment. Plans and implements the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions), including individual and group activities. Conducts classroom planning Observes, screens and assesses children�s developmental levels Provide a planned program of activities, which supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children Other duties as required and may be subject to change MANDATED REPORTER As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
In order to make home visits and travel to different school sites, offices, etc., must have access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver�s license, or have means to other easily accessible transportation.
Proof at the time of hire
TB clearance within 6 months prior
Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st)
Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
Health screening at the time of employment
Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Frequently kneel and squat
Ability to move quickly
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related field.
24 Early Childhood Education/Child Development units
Must meet requirements to obtain Child Development Teacher Permit.
2 years of teaching experience.
1 years of supervisor experience

Nice To Haves

Management coursework.
Child Development permit.
4 years of teaching experience.
Head Start performance standards.
Creative curriculum.
Licensing regulations.
Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

Implements the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions).
Plan individual and group activities to stimulate learning and promote parent involvement in the child�s learning.
Works cooperatively with Co-Teacher and Family Advocate (FA) to provide information and resources to enrolled families.
Provide children with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child.
Conducts daily classroom planning, maintains children�s records in conjunction with the FA and submits accurate monthly paperwork on a timely basis.
Observes, screens and assesses children�s developmental levels and develops goals that relate to the child�s individual needs.
Provide a planned program of activities, which supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children.
Provide a learning environment that reflects the varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children in the program and the larger communities and societies in which they live.
Plans and implements the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions), including individual and group activities.
Conducts classroom planning.
Observes, screens and assesses children�s developmental levels.
Provide a planned program of activities, which supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children.
Other duties as assigned.
Other duties as required and may be subject to change.