Head Start Teacher

Full Time Head Start Teacher

CAPE, Inc. has a wonderful opportunity for a Full Time Head Start (HS) Teacher Eligible for Hiring Bonus!!!

Position is Non-Exempt, Full Time (40 hours/week) Payrate: Commensurate with related experience, education, and permit level, from $24 up to $28.00/hour w/ a 4-year degree Eligible for group benefits plans including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement plan; 14 paid Holidays, generous vacation and sick days; educational assistance. Reports to Center Director or Site Supervisor

Agency Overview:

CAPE, Inc. headquarters is in Livermore, and provides early childhood education services (Head Start and Early Head Start preschool programs) in Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Hayward areas. CAPE offers a cohesive environment for passionate people who want to make a significant contribution to early childhood education, social/emotional development and early childhood mental health.

Position Overview:

The Teacher works with children individually, and in small and large groups as part of the cooperative classroom team, assisting them in building confidence and increasing self-esteem.

Essential Functions:

• Carry out the goals, policies, procedures and activities designed to implement CAPE, Inc. educational objectives, Head Start Performance Standards and CDE Regulations
• Implement and plan a developmentally appropriate, emergent, anti-bias curriculum, obtaining input from parents and other staff which includes aspects of all relevant Head Start State Preschool components
• In collaboration with other staff and parents, develop and prepare lesson plans
• Conduct effective circle time
• Maintain a stimulating developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Conduct assessments on all children; develop individual development plan for all children; conduct and record ongoing observations of children
• Participate in evaluation sessions to review children's progress and needs, and revise and update curriculum
• Compile and maintain a portfolio to demonstrate growth and development of skills for each child
• Adhere to child abuse reporting requirements
• Ensure that children with exceptional needs are fully included in all program activities
• Conduct home visits for Head Start and EHS children (minimum twice yearly)
• Conduct Parent-Teacher conferences (minimum twice yearly)
• Maintain effective and professional relationships with enrolled families
• Encourage parent involvement in all phases of the program
• Serve and supervise meals and snacks
• Conduct point of service meal counts
• Clean and sanitize all food preparation and eating areas, and adhere to all food safety guidelines
• Meet food handling and safety requirements
• Ensure that snacks and meals are served "family style" with an adult seated at the table with children
• Diapering and toileting children
• Ensure proper storage of food on daily and weekly basis
• Maintenance and upkeep of the classroom, the children and the site
• Effective classroom management
• Observance and application of safety practices at all times

Qualifications and Requirements:

BA or AA degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development or a BA/AA in another field with 24 units in ECE/ECD (including CORE classes) 3 units in Infant Toddler with an Associate degree (preferred) California Teacher Permit Possession of a valid California driver's license, reliable transportation and valid vehicle insurance Ability to work within the philosophy of the CAPE program Effective communication skills – both oral and written Analytical and organizational skills Teamwork/Effective interpersonal relationship with co-workers Professionalism; flexibility Comprehension of job-related responsibilities Detail-oriented; Customer service oriented

Desirable Qualifications:

Previous experience in a Head Start or State Preschool program Bi-lingual skills; especially Spanish/English; Farsi/English, preferred

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