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Want to make a difference in a child’s life? Join CommUnify’s team by becoming a Head Start Teacher! Our agency provides employees with a positive work environment and the ability to balance work & home along with excellent benefits. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance including sick, vacation, and personal leave with 11 paid holiday's and a fully vested retirement plan with and up to 5% match.
Temporary position starting between $18.20 - $19.75 per hour. Positions located at the Westgate Center in Santa Maria.
Under the supervision of a Site Supervisor, Early Head Start Teachers develops plans for the experiences and care of infants and toddlers in partnership with another EHS Teacher. Maintains a safe and positive classroom climate, and a language rich and attention rich environment for the children; screens and assesses each child using appropriate screening/assessment tools; individualizes the educational plans for each child based on ongoing developmental assessments. Engages parents of various cultural backgrounds as their child’s primary teacher. Teacher levels II and III act as “second in command” of site operations, as assigned when Site Supervisor is off site, as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
Teacher I: 12 units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development in core course or hold Associate Teacher permit or Child Development Associate permit. 6 units of Infant/Toddler Development are required.
Teacher II: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or a related field and eligible for a Child Development Teacher permit or higher from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with three semester units in supervised field experience. 6 units of Infant/Toddler Development are required.
Computer Skills: To perform this position successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; and Word Processing software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for position held. Must obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card. Valid California driver’s license with acceptable driving record as determined by the Agency and current insurance.
Other Skills and Abilities: Experience working with children with disabilities desirable; Bilingual preferred.
Other Qualifications: Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. Obtain a 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. Acceptable verifications include immunization record and physician statement. Exceptions to vaccinations: Flu can be waived by completing annual waiver.
Please note: CommUnify has a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy with ability to request a vaccination accommodation due to medical or religious reasons.
Full Time
$37k-50k (estimate)
03/08/2024
05/07/2024