Head Start/Early Head Start Lead Teacher

2 days ago

Los Angeles, California, United States Crystal Stairs Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Head Start & Early Head Start Lead Teacher to join our team at Crystal Stairs. As a creative organizer and thinker, you will design and facilitate interactive learning and development experiences for young children. This includes a strong knowledge of classroom evaluation practices, assessment tools, and Head Start Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing Regulations.

Your Passion at Work
  • Supervise children visually at all times to ensure their continuous safety and care, and develop a plan to ensure the safety of the children while they are using indoor and outdoor facilities.
  • Design and implement the daily classroom program based on a creative curriculum in alignment with the HS/EHS Child Development and Early Learning Framework.
  • Evaluate classroom quality using the Early Childhood Education Rating Scale (ECERS) and other assessment tools.
  • Plan and implement activities to meet the physical needs of the children, including children with disabilities and special needs.
  • Create and maintain a warm emotionally supportive classroom environment that is well managed and provides quality instructional support for children's learning.
  • Provide Diaper Changing/Potty Training for individual children on an as needed basis.
  • Perform home visits on a regular basis.
The Skills You Possess
  • Passionate about our cause with an incredible work ethic.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and flexibility.
  • Possesses a willingness to try new strategies, including approaches to lesson plans, pedagogy, and classroom management.
  • Proactive problem-solver.
Education and Experience
  • AA/BA in ECE or Related Field.
  • 24 ECE Units.
  • Permit OR Permit ELIGIBLE at a Teacher level or above.
  • CLASS Certified (preferred).
  • A minimum of six (6) months direct experience working with young children, between ages birth -5 years old within a preschool setting, in addition to a cultural, ethical and diverse community.

*The 41-CDP1 form must be completed by an authorized representative of a California community college or four-year college or university approved by the Commission to verify completion of requirements for Child Development Teaching Permits.*

Total Package of Benefits
  • Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% Agency paid.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children.
  • 401k Matching Options.
  • Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care).
  • Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness).
  • Generous Sick and Vacation Time.
  • Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions).
  • Opportunity for Growth and Development.
  • Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM.

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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