Location: Los Angeles, Compton, Inglewood, Lennox and South LA areas
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Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Head Start & Early Head Start Lead Teacher to join one of our rapidly growing Southern California locations. A successful HS/EHS Lead Teacher is a creative organizer and thinker who is passionate about designing and facilitating interactive learning and development experiences, such as: read-alouds, classroom rituals, hands-on art-making, and math games. This also includes a strong knowledge of classroom evaluation practices (ECERS), assessment tools (DRDP's) and a clear knowledge of 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; 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
Creates and maintains 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)
Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM
Crystal Stairs is one of the largest private non-profit child development corporations in the State of California. We help families locate affordable and appropriate childcare through a variety of services, working with childcare providers, educators, advocates, and community members to positively impact the lives of more than 40,000 children each year.
Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations.
For more information about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org
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