Description

About our agency

Since 1981, Options for Learning has been at the forefront of helping families break the cycle of poverty and improve their lives by providing tools to create a positive foundation for school, social, and life success. Our dedicated and passionate employees have helped our agency become one of Southern California's most innovative and progressive child development organizations, serving nearly 9,000 children throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

About this position

This position is responsible for planning and creating an engaging in-home parenting education program, focusing on the parent and his/her interaction with the child. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, work both independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone with an upbeat, positive attitude who is eager to support the agency’s mission and achieve its strategic goals.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and implementing individual educational plans for each child;
• Planning and presenting workshops for parents;
• Assisting parents in conducting parent center committee meetings;
• Actively participating in in-service training;
• Accomplishing other duties, as assigned, to create and maintain a quality home-based preschool program;
• Using sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with children, parents, and staff;
• Reading and implementing all agency and program policies and procedures;
• Working effectively with other team members;
• Planning or participating in planning and implementing parent meetings and activities;
• Promoting full enrollment and participating in recruitment of children as directed;
• Accurately completing all assigned paperwork and documentation, on a timely, basis, according to agency policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table

•  Child development teacher permit;
• Three semester units in administration, with a passing grade of “C” or better;
• Associate's degree in child development or related field. This qualification shall automatically be revised to be consistent with Head Start law and regulations.
• Current certification in Pediatric CPR (yearly), Pediatric First Aid (yearly) and Preventive Health which is acceptable to community Care Licensing (Health and Safety code 1596.866);
• A California Drivers License, daily use of automobile and automobile liability insurance;
• Ability to correctly and effectively communicate in written and oral English.

What we can offer you

• Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (agency pays up to 90% of employee's premiums; prorated for part-time);
• Agency-paid and matching retirement plan;
• Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement;
• Generous and flexible PTO;
• Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues, and much more!

Job specifications

• Reports to the parent education coordinator;
• Full-time, non-exempt, ten and one-half month approximate work year;
• Requires travel to various local clients on a daily basis;
• Employment, responsibilities, compensation, or any other factor may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the agency’s contracts, or at agency discretion.