Volunteers of America Los Angeles · 1 month ago
Home Visitor/Teacher Early Head Start North Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$26.92/hr - $28.34/hr
2+ years expVolunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. The Home Visitor/Teacher identifies, recruits and enrolls families for participation in the program while providing support in classrooms and homes to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically.
Non ProfitSocial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Works with home-based families by going to the family home weekly to pro activities that are developmentally appropriate, family focused and engaging
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
Support center based classrooms as needed based on program need
In classrooms, implements the program curriculum for children enrolled. Plans individual and group activities to stimulate learning and promote child’s learning. Works cooperatively with Co-Teacher and Family Advocate (FA) to provide information and resources to enrolled families
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
Consults with families and staff in identifying a family’s or child’s challenges/needs and explores solutions
Conducts ongoing observations, screenings and assessments to develop goals that relate to the child's individual growth and development
Identifies, recruits and enrolls families for participation in the HS Program
Maintain children's records; submit accurate monthly paperwork and reports on a timely basis
Plans, participates, and creates an environment that is developmentally appropriate and implements socializations twice a month
Fosters the view and practice in parents that they are their child’s first teacher and reinforce this concept with practical suggestions
Acts as a liaison and advocate between Family Advocates, community resources and HS families to ensure parent involvement and obtain nutrition, health, disability and mental health services
Other duties as may be required to fulfill the program mission
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
BA in ECE or related field
24 CD units including, 6 units of infant/toddler (At least 3 semester units are required at hire and any additional units for a totally of 6 units are required to be complete within 1 year of hire)
Experience working with infant/toddlers
Preferred
2 years of experience in ECE or social work
Child Development Teacher Permit
Knowledge of Head Start performance standards
Growing Great Kids curriculum
Bilingual English/Spanish (written and verbal)
Benefits
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.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jordan Vasquez
People Operations Business Partner
Vanessa Brown
People Relations Partner Specialist
Recent News
2022-06-14
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