Teacher Early Head Start South Bay

PAY RATE

$26.90 - $28.31 PER HOUR

BENEFITS

VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

HEAD START / EARLY HEAD START

Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 0‑5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence, and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Children also receive a broad array of health services including screenings and referrals, maintenance of immunization schedules, nutrition assessments and follow‑ups, mental health assessments as part of initial screenings, and determination if any developmental or physical delays are present. Children receive health and dental services and have access to ongoing, acute, and routine care. Enrolled children receive healthy meals, along with an assessment of their nutritional needs and the necessary follow‑ups. Nutrition education is available for parents and incorporated into daily classroom activities for the children.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

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 may be required to fulfill program mission.

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. Plan 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.

EDUCATION

AA in ECE/CD or related field. 24 units of ECE/CD. 6 semester units of Infant/Toddler (at least 3 units are required at hire, and any additional units for a total of 6 units are required to be completed within 1 year of hire). Must meet requirements to obtain Child Development Teacher Permit.

EXPERIENCE

2 years of teaching experience. 1 year of supervisor experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1 year of infant/toddler experience. 2 years of teaching experience. Child Development Teacher Permit with a minimum of 3 units administration. 1 year of experience with infant/toddlers. Head Start performance standards. Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal).

EEO STATEMENTS

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Volunteers-of-Americ