Will be assigned to report to our designated sites HS/EHS/SPS sites. Boyle Heights, Echo Park, Hollywood, Highland Park, and Lincoln Heights

• Assists, prepares, maintains necessary and mandated records including ongoing assessments, DRDP Observations, emergency cards, and participates in a variety of staff and educational development activities.

• Provide children with a learning environment and the varied experiences which will help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development toward the overall goal of social competence.

• Integrate the educational aspects of the various Head Start components in the daily program of activities.

• Assists teacher in implementing safety rules and supervises activities of children to ensure their safety.

• Conducts daily inspection of indoor and outdoor facilities and removes debris and hazardous and unsafe equipment and materials.

• Observes the daily health condition of the children and reports results to the teacher.

• Assists children during snack and meal times and demonstrates appropriate dental and personal hygiene.

• Assists teacher in straightening up and maintaining an orderly learning environment.

• Cooperates with the team learning activities and shares responsibility for art, songs, games, dramatic play, and other appropriate activities for preschool children.

• Supervises classroom activities for brief periods of time when the teacher is called away.

• Participates in team meetings, parent conferences, and home visits.

• Participates in meetings of classroom teaching team.

• Attends orientations, trainings of educational program, conferences, workshops, etc. as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

· Education: None (Entry-Level)

· Preferred but not required: High School Diploma or GED, Associate degree or enrolled in a program in early childhood education, child development, or related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accreditation association recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Early Head Start: The Agency will provide trainings in infant/toddler development, primary care, individualized care, safe and healthy caregiver routines, and curriculum within six months of hire date.

Head Start: The Agency will provide trainings in the following areas: curriculum, instruction, teaching practices, CLASS, and DRDP within six months of hire date.

· Experience: N/A: Entry-level position

· Preferred but not required: At least 6 months of paid or volunteer experience working with young children.

Knowledge & Skills:

Ability to provide responsive and nurturing teacher-child interactions, and to plan and implement learning experiences as specified below:

· Ability to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, and to plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment data.

· Promotes children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.

· Able to work cooperatively and constructively with other adults.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Prior to hire, the following must be assured:

Eligibility to Work: All potential employees will be asked to present supporting documents establishing proof of identity and employment eligibility upon completing the I-9 Form.

Medical Examination: Must submit a medical examination demonstrating capability to perform type of work required; must submit a tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray. Proof of the following immunizations: Influenza, Pertussis TDAP (Whooping Cough), Measles (MMR), and COVID-19 vaccination series.

Fingerprint Clearances: All potential employees will be subject to obtain fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Child Abuse Index (CACI), prior to starting work.

Other Special Requirement: Must have the use of an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California’s Driver’s License or have reliable transportation.

Failure to meet medical standards and/or criminal record clearance may result in withdrawal of job appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must by an employee successfully perform the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Ability to meet physical requirements of the position per attached Physical Demand Analysis, with or without reasonable accommodation.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants must complete Foundation for Early Childhood Education employment application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application materials.

Please use the link below to complete the application and submit your documentation:

External Applicant Link:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/17eff847-f426-4170-8652-62276b005ec3/Foundation-for-Early-Childhood-Education

Please Note: Applications and all required documents such as cover letter, resume, copies of degree(s), transcripts, letters of recommendation, and any other pertinent documentation as deemed necessary must be submitted through the Paylocity feature. Additionally, letters of recommendations can be sent directly to the Human Resources Department via email at

hr@foundationheadstart.org by the due date listed in this job posting.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Foundation for Early Childhood Education, Inc. (Foundation) is a Head Start/Early Head Start Delegate Agency and State Preschool Grantee. As a nonprofit organization, we have supported young children and their families for over 50 years with Early Childhood and family services. Foundation for ECE, Inc. currently operates nineteen preschool sites in Los Angeles County located in: Boyle Heights, Echo Park, and Hollywood. Our Agency is expanding in the program year 23-24 to the following service areas: Highland Park and Lincoln Heights. Foundation for ECE, Inc. also collaborates with HACLA and LA City. The program fosters Family Engagement in all the areas of a child’s development and provides comprehensive resources to low-income families in the areas of health, nutrition, and community resources. Foundation is a comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on child development that includes a child’s cognitive, physical, social emotional growth, and development.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.59 - $21.65 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person