Teacher II / III, Head Start (Itinerant)

Our agency provides employees with a positive work environment, work-life balance, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Fully vested retirement plan with up to 5% employer match

Pay

$25.00 - $27.80 per hour

Schedule

Full-time with benefits

Location

Lompoc Regional Office

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the team teacher to develop weekly lesson plans for preschool children
• Develop and maintain a safe and positive classroom climate and intentional learning environment
• Screen and assess each child using appropriate screening/assessment tools
• Individualize educational plans for each child based on ongoing developmental assessments
• Engage parents of various cultural backgrounds in their child’s education
• Act as the “second in command” of site operations when Site Supervisor is off site, as assigned
• Maintain 100% supervision of all children by sight and sound at all times when in the teacher/child ratio
• Plan high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences with the team teacher
• Carry out a bilingual, multicultural, anti-bias curriculum designed to meet children’s developmental needs within program guidelines
• Develop positive relationships with each child and parent
• Maintain an indoor and outdoor classroom environment consistent with Head Start/Child Development, Licensing, and Agency standards
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information of enrolled families
• Assist children with self-care needs such as tooth brushing, diapering, toileting, hand washing, and wiping noses
• Maintain a physically safe environment and clean, well-organized equipment and learning materials indoors and out
• Attend and contribute to regular staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings
• Plan monthly/weekly curriculum with team teacher that scaffolds children’s development
• Work regularly with the team teacher to plan and evaluate individualization of the curriculum and behavior plans if applicable
• Conduct large group activities three times a week and a small group (primary language) daily
• Plan and carry out transition activities for children entering or leaving the class/center
• Maintain narrative records on each child related to their development
• Complete required paper and electronic records in a timely manner
• Assume responsibility for maintenance of required assessments and screenings
• Attend IEP (Individual Education Plan) meetings for special needs children with consultants, school district personnel, and parents as required
• Attend parent meetings upon request
• Provide daily ongoing communication with parents regarding children’s activities, development, and special needs
• Conduct at least 2 home visits and two parent conferences with each assigned child's family annually, with special efforts to include fathers
• Participate with supervisors and managers in the evaluation and ongoing improvement of the program’s effectiveness
• Carry out responsibilities of staff supervision, licensing requirements, and overall center operations when the Site Supervisor is away from the center
• Consistently use positive child guidance methods
• Be available for pre-arranged evening or weekend home visits, meetings, or special events to meet the needs of working families
• Be aware of all center’s children with food allergies and ensure they receive doctor-recommended substitutions
• Be sensitive to children with special needs
• Function as a positive team member and communicate effectively with families and co-workers

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or a related field (Teacher II) or Bachelor’s Degree or higher with 12 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development (Teacher III)
• Eligible for a Child Development Teacher permit or higher (Teacher II) or Child Development Master Teacher permit or higher (Teacher III) from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Three semester units in supervised field experience
• One year of experience as an Early Childhood Teacher (Teacher III only)
• Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for position held
• Obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination
• Obtain tuberculosis clearance and clear Community Care Licensing fingerprint process
• Provide verification of State-required vaccines upon hire for: Influenza (from August 1 to December 1), Pertussis, and Measles (exceptions: Flu can be waived by completing annual waiver)
• Knowledge of Internet software and Word Processing software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children with disabilities
• Bilingual skills