Teacher North Hollywood

VOALA (Volunteers of America Los Angeles) is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services including Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

About the Role

The Head Start Teacher will provide children (ages 0–5) with an environment that includes varied activities to help them develop socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. The goal is to achieve social competence for each child while supporting parents as the prime educators of their children.

Cities served include: Carson, Commerce, Compton, Culver City, Del Rey, East Los Angeles, El Segundo, Harbor City, Hawthorne, South Central Los Angeles, Lomita, Lynwood, Mar Vista, Newhall, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Palms, Paramount, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Fernando, San Pedro, Santa Clarita, Shadow Hills, South LA, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sunland, Sylmar, Torrance, Tujunga, Val Verde, Valencia, Valley Village, and Wilmington.

Responsibilities

• Implement 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.
• Work cooperatively with Co-Teacher and Family Advocate (FA) to provide information and resources to enrolled families.
• Conduct daily classroom planning and maintain children’s records in conjunction with the FA; submit accurate monthly paperwork on a timely basis.
• Observe, screen, and assess children’s developmental levels and develop goals that relate to the child’s individual needs.
• Provide a planned program of activities that supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children.
• Create a learning environment that reflects the varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children in the program and the larger communities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Services for this position must be provided on-site. The position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment.

Requirements

• Must pass a fingerprint clearance, background check (including criminal history), personal references, employment, and education verifications.
• Must have access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver’s license, or other easily accessible transportation for home visits and travel to different school sites.
• Proof of TB clearance within 6 months prior to hire.
• Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st).
• Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization.
• Health screening at the time of employment.
• Ability to interact with children in a busy environment, including:
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequently kneel and squat.
  • Ability to move quickly.

As a service provider to underprivileged and vulnerable communities, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related field.
• 24 Early Childhood Education/Child Development units.
• Must meet requirements to obtain a Child Development Teacher Permit.
• 2 years of teaching experience.
• 1 year of supervisor experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Management coursework.
• Child Development permit.
• 4 years of teaching experience.
• Familiarity with Head Start performance standards, creative curriculum, and licensing regulations.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal).

Pay

$26.90 - $28.31 per hour.

Benefits

VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.