Preschool Teacher

Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence—delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities.

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Hiring Ranges:
Associate Teachers Permit + BA degree: $26 - $29/hr DOE
Associate Teachers Permit + AA degree: $24 - $27/hr DOE
Associate Teachers Permit + HS diploma: $22 - $25/hr DOE

Candidates who possess relevant Infant and Toddler units are eligible for additional compensation.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Under general supervision, plans, implements, and evaluates a developmentally appropriate and inclusive educational curriculum for children in the Early Head Start/Head Start program. Performs as an educator for assigned children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

• Performs as an educator for assigned children in the classroom throughout the child’s enrollment in the program. Supports primary care-giving in meeting the personal care of children, including safety and visual supervision
• Plans, implements and supervises a developmentally appropriate and inclusive educational curriculum for young children, in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, policies and procedures and Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) standards of conduct. Conducts home visits and parent conferences within required timelines
• Ensures individual child goals are created and implemented with parent input. Maintains weekly lesson plans, progress and anecdotal notes, and current paperwork. Completes child screenings and assessments within required timeframe
• Coordinates and conducts bi-monthly classroom unit meetings. Provides input to evaluate volunteers and college interns. Actively participates in staff meetings, parent meetings, and in-service training. Participates in planning associate and parent training activities, parent meetings and workshops
• Coordinates parent education, training and support for pregnant women including prenatal education, breast-feeding information, and other health resources
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

• A.A. Degree in early childhood education, child development and/or related field.
• Must possess and maintain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. Must meet ongoing educational requirements to qualify for child development permit/CDA requirements.
• Must possess and maintain current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and First Aid certificate .