Volunteers of America Los Angeles · 2 months ago
Teacher Early Head Start South Bay
Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need. The Head Start Teacher will provide children aged 2-3 years with a supportive environment that fosters their social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development, while also engaging parents in their children's learning process.
Non ProfitSocial
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 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
Plans 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
Qualification
Required
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 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
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)
Must meet requirements to obtain Child Development Teacher Permit
2 years of Teaching experience
1 year of Supervisor experience
Preferred
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
Creative curriculum
Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal)
Benefits
VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Company
Volunteers of America Los Angeles
VOALA is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities.
Funding
Current Stage
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Recent News
2022-06-14
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