Teacher I, II, and III for Head Start (Preschool)

Description

· Teacher I: AA Degree plus Child Development Permit

· Teacher II: BA/BS Degree plus Child Development Permit

· Teacher III: MA/MS Degree plus Child Development Permit

Work Location: Current openings in Hollywood and Echo Park

FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, INC. (Sites)

Will be assigned to report to our designated sites HS/EHS/SPS sites.

Review our website: www.foundationheadstart.org for specific site locations.

Employment Status: Full-Time (40 hours per week), Part-Year, Non-Exempt, and Union Position

Compensation Range: $21.23- $39.36 (Step 1-Step 15) Hourly Rate Based on Qualifications of Position Plus Benefits

*$500 Hiring Bonus: A hiring bonus of $500 is offered to you and is contingent on successful completion of the probation period as follows: $250 will be paid at the successful completion of mid-point review (3 months from hire) and the remainder of the bonus $250 will be paid at successful completion of the 6 months Introductory (Probationary) Period.

Generous Employee Benefits: ACA Compliant Medical, Aflac, Dental, Life, and Vision plans.

· Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and Personnel Necessity (PN) Hours: 10 Paid Holidays, 14 Paid Sick leave, includes 15.5 Days of Personal Necessity: Accrue at the rate of 9.5 hours per month (1 year of employment= 114)

· Paid Vacation: (1 week) Spring Break, (1 week) Thanksgiving, and (2 weeks) Winter Break

· Employer Funded Retirement Plan- Foundation contributes 8.5% after one year of service, you can make voluntarily contributions at the start of your employment.

· Free Employee Assistance Program(s)

* Substitute Positions Are Available: Day-to-Day or Long-Term Assignments *

Summary of Duties

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.

Requirements

Head Start Requirements Summary of Job Duties, Knowledge & Skills

(Job Description available from HR)

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

· Education: 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.

· However, 50% of a DA/ECEP’s teacher workforce must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree, per Head Start Act Section 648A. The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes the holder to teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom, including preschool. LACOE will accept a valid credential in lieu of a Child Development Teacher permit or higher.

· Pathway for a BA/BS Degree: If you do not have a BA or BS Degree, you will be issued a professional development plan that