Teacher San Fernando Valley/Santa Clarita

Volunteers of America 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 to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

About the Role

Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 0 – 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Children receive a broad array of health services including screenings and referrals, maintenance of immunization schedules, nutrition assessments and follow-ups, mental health assessments, and determination of developmental or physical delays. They also receive health and dental services, access to ongoing and acute care, healthy meals, and nutrition education for both parents and 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 Central Los Angeles, South LA, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sunland, Sylmar, Torrance, Tujunga, Val Verde, Valencia, Valley Village, and Wilmington.

The Head Start Teacher will provide children 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, with the overall goal of achieving social competence.

Responsibilities

• Implements the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions).
• Plans 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.
• 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.
• Provides a planned program of activities that supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children.
• Creates a learning environment that reflects the varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children in the program and the larger communities.
• Services for this position must be provided on-site; incumbents must report to work on-site each day of active employment.
• Acts as a Mandated Reporter and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

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 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.
• Able to interact with children in a busy environment, including:
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequently kneel and squat.
  • Ability to move quickly.

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.