Teacher Early Head Start South Bay - Harbor City, United States - Volunteers of America Los Angeles

Volunteers of America Los Angeles

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Harbor City, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

VOALA

_Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories_

PAY RATE:
$ $25.68 PER HOUR

HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START
Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 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 mental or physical delays are present.

Children receive health and dental services and have access to ongoing and acute and routine health and dental 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 Early 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.

DUTIES AND 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 physical in 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 timely basis;
Observes, screens and assess child development level and develops goals that relate to the children's (individualization);
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.

Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Proof at the time of hire
TB clearance within 6 months prior
Annual Influenza vaccination (between Aug
Dec 1)
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 filed.
24 units of ECE/CD
6 units of infant/toddler. (At least 3 Infant/Toddler units required at hire)

EXPERIENCE:

2 years of teaching experience.
1 years of supervisor experience
Experience working with infant/toddlers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

2semester units in Adult Supervision
6semester units in Infant and Toddler (At least 3semester units is preferred at hire and any additional units for a total of 6 units are preferred to be completed within 1 year of hire)
1 year of experience with infant/toddlers.
Head Start performance standards.
Creative curriculum.
Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal).
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 19 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 Department of Homeland Security (OHS) 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._