Description

CAPE, Inc. has a wonderful opportunity for a Full Time Teacher, Head Start (HS)

• Position is Non-Exempt, Full Time (40 hours/week)

• Pay Rate: Commensurate with related experience, education and permit level,

Minimum $19.27/hour w/ no degree Maximum $24.74hour with four year degree ECD

• Eligible for group benefits plans including medical, dental, vision, life and retirement;

paid Holidays, vacation and sick days; educational assistance

• Reports to Site Supervisor or Center Director

Agency Overview:

CAPE, Inc. headquarters is in Livermore, and provides early childhood education services (Head Start and Early Head Start preschool programs) in Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Hayward areas. CAPE offers a cohesive environment for passionate people who want to make a significant contribution to early childhood education, social/emotional development and early childhood mental health.

Position Overview: The Teacher works with children individually, and in small and large groups as part of the cooperative classroom team, assisting them in building confidence and increasing self-esteem.

Essential Functions:

• Carry out the goals, policies, procedures and activities designed to implement CAPE,

Inc. educational objectives, Head Start Performance Standards and CDE Regulations

• Implement and plan a developmentally appropriate, emergent, anti-bias curriculum,

obtaining input from parents and other staff which includes aspects of all relevant

Head Start State Preschool components

• In collaboration with other staff and parents, develop and prepare lesson plans

• Conduct effective circle time

• Maintain a stimulating developmentally appropriate classroom environment

• Conduct assessments on all children; develop individual development plan for all

children; conduct and record ongoing observations of children

• Participate in evaluation sessions to review children’s progress and needs and revise

and update curriculum

• Compile and maintain a portfolio to demonstrate growth and development of skills for

each child

• Adhere to child abuse reporting requirements

• Ensure that children with exceptional needs are fully included in all program activities

• Conduct home visits for Head Start and EHS children (minimum twice yearly)

• Conduct Parent-Teacher conferences (minimum twice yearly)

• Maintain effective and professional relationships with enrolled families

• Encourage parent involvement in all phases of the program

• Meet food handling and safety requirements

• Ensure that snacks and meals are served “family style” with an adult seated at the

table with children

• Diapering and toileting children

• Ensure proper storage of food on daily and weekly basis

• Maintenance and upkeep of the classroom, the children and the site

• Effective classroom management

• Observance and application of safety practices at all times

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

• BA or AA degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development or a

BA/AA in another field with 24 units in ECE/ECD (including CORE classes)

• 3 units in Infant Toddler with an Associate degree (preferred)

• California Teacher Permit

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation and valid vehicle

insurance

• Ability to work within the philosophy of the CAPE program

• Effective communication skills – both oral and written

• Analytical and organizational skills

• Teamwork/Effective interpersonal relationship with co-workers

• Professionalism; flexibility

• Comprehension of job-related responsibilities

• Detail-oriented; Customer service oriented

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Head Start or State Preschool program

• Bi-lingual skills; especially Spanish/English; Farsi/English, preferred

Join our team today! Submit cover letter, and upload/send resume and copy of transcripts to hr@capeheadstart.org