Preschool Teacher

Job Description:

Our vibrant Head Start Preschool Teachers educate, care for, and inspire the young minds at our Head Start, using a variety of teaching methods. If you are a teacher who has patience, compassion, and energy to help children succeed, apply today! Your Head Start classroom is waiting for you! As a minimum requirement, applicant must have an associate or baccalaureate degree in child development or early childhood education, or equivalent coursework. Applicant may also be enrolled in an associate or baccalaureate degree program in early childhood education, or related field and must be able to obtain the degree within a reasonable timeframe after the initial date of hire. Applicant must meet state licensing requirements.

PAY RATE Depending on Education:

On Waiver - $24.08 Hourly

AA in ECE - $26.50 Hourly

BA in ECE - $28.92 Hourly

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
• $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees)
• $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Spring Break and Winter Break
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
• Paid trainings
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount benefit program (LifeMart)
• $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
• Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel

Interested? To find out more, please visit:https://tinyurl.com/APPLY-SantaCruzCA

CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.