Master Teacher

Objective And Position Summary

The Master Teacher I is responsible to support staff development and service delivery of high quality developmentally appropriate care and education for children aged 0-5 in the CPLC ECD Programs. To work as a site-based Master Teacher I as needed in assigned classrooms in the role of a floating teacher as needed to cover as needed during staff shortages and assist with assessment data, lesson planning and curriculum implementation. Works as part of a center based and or home based (if applicable) inter-disciplinary team to provide education, health and social service support to children and families as needed and requested.

Primary Duties And Essential Functions

• Demonstrate competency to provide effective nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners.
• Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.
• Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment.
• Record observations daily for each classroom you work in or home visit you provide. When functioning as a substitute, maintain complete records on each child’s educational and developmental progress, including written observations, learning plans, individual goals and learning experience.
• Use data to make data informed decisions for learning experiences.

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies

• Education/Background: Associate’s degree, required; Bachelor’s degree, preferred. Child Development or Early Childhood Education (ECE) or coursework in Early Childhood Education or related field and six-month experience in teaching preschool aged children is required. Experience teaching preschool and/ or infant/toddler age children is highly preferred.
• Experience: Basic keyboard skills and ability to use computer, computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web-based systems. Must pass a criminal background check to include a Child Abuse and Neglect register check and obtain a level one fingerprint clearance per Office of Head Start and state licensing requirements. Successfully complete pre-employment physical, TB test or Chest x-ray, and TDAP vaccination.
• Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license in good standing and proof of insurance in the state where resides. Have First Aid and CPR certified or obtain certification within the first 6 months of employment. Must obtain Food Handler’s card upon hire. Certification as a Classroom Assessment Observation System (CLASS) reliable observer, or training in Teaching Strategies Creative curriculum’s and/or Inter-rater reliable in Teaching Strategies Gold, Center of Social & Emotional Foundation Early Learning Center (CSEFEL) Positive Behavior Support, Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS), Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS), Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) is preferred. Employee will be expected to participate in continuous learning, competency building and maintenance of competency skills. Obtain and documentation of ongoing professional development, as identified in the following regulations, State Childcare Licensing boards, Head Start Act (12/7/07) and Head Start Program Performance Standards (issued 9/1/16) is required on an annual basis.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

WHAT DOES CPLC OFFER YOU AS A VALUED EMPLOYEE?

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children up to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits
• Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer