Job description

Preschool Teacher - Hiring Urgently

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Pay Range: $19-23/HR Depending on Related Experience

Local Non-Profit Organization is seeking a Head Start Teacher for a preschool in Van Nuys, CA! This is an opportunity to provide quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Head Start 0-5 program. As the instructional leader, you will provide leadership by example and guidance to teacher assistants and volunteers, ensuring alignment with the vision and principles of the organization, and respect of individuals and community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education/ Child Development or related field. Must have at least 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Experience: AT LEAST 2 years working with families and children in an infant/toddler setting required.
• Professional/Technical Certifications: Hold and maintain a current California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Assistant Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix upon hire or apply within 60 days of hire.
• Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Criminal Records (e.g. Live Scan Fingerprinting), Child Abuse Index Check, Sexual Offender Registry, Health, Tuberculosis (TB) test and Immunization clearances required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Armenian a huge plus!

Responsibilities:

• Supervisory:  Ensure daily functions of the physical classroom are carried out satisfactorily; will act as a mentor and guide to the teacher assistants in all areas in the education program including but not limited to delegating and rotating responsibilities.

Supervise, evaluate, mentor, and train teacher assistants in the policies and procedures of Head Start, on lesson and activity plans, assessments, developmental summaries, observations, etc. Provide guidance in a supportive, instructive and non-judgmental way to enhance teacher assistants’ skills.

• Interactions with Children and Families: Plan, develop, and implement center services, ensuring daily operations of the center are successfully running from opening to closing, as well as planning and implementing developmentally appropriate services for children and families. Organize, schedule, and plan for all center activities.

Develop and utilize the Creative Curriculum to provide age appropriate activities which may take place indoors and/or outdoors, including activities in the classroom to enhance the growth of preschoolers in all developmental domains.Adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of all children including at risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations. Provide age appropriate activities for child’s growth in all developmental areas. Encourage guided experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, choices and ask open-ended questions. Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership abilities with the ability to motivate and inspire others
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
- Proficient in using technology for instructional purposes
- Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

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