What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Head Start Center Based Educator position at momentum-formerly-ucpla?
Schedule: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday (full-time/40 hours per week) Momentum PTN is hiring a Early Head Start (EHS) Center Based Educator for our Early Head Start (EHS) program. As the EHS Center Based Educator, you will work collaboratively with the EHS site supervisor and staff to ensure all standards are met. Our EHS Center Based Educators have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in education and to develop caring relationships.Benefits (Full-time): Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Life Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Holidays Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave Credit Union Benefits and Discounts Retirement Plan (403B)EHS Center Based Educator Essential Responsibilities: Knows, understands, and implements curriculum through planning developmentally appropriate activitiesPlans special activities, field trip, class celebrations, etc.Assists children with the feeding, toileting, and personal careCommunicates to parents that you are available daily to respond to questions and concernsAttends all parent meetings and conferencesFacilitates parental understanding of a developmental approach to early childhood educationPrepares written evaluations of each child’s progress as required by EHS standardsConducts an orientation for all children on classroom and play yard safetyOrients and supervises floaters, assistants, and volunteers regarding the classroom and materials, equipment, and rulesPrepares and posts weekly lessons plans in accordance with the curriculum guidelines.Provides on-going assessments of infants/toddlers using appropriate assessment tools. Knows, follows, and upholds Momentum’s policies and proceduresPerforms other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needsEHS Center Based Educator Education and Experience:Bachelor’s in a related Early Childhood Education field or A.A. degree with a teachers permit from the Commission of Teacher Credentialing; required Completed a minimum of 12 semester units in Early Childhood (ECE units) in which 6 units must be in infant toddler; requiredSkills and Knowledge: Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities; requiredWork collaboratively with familiesAbility to maintain confidentiality Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with othersRequirements: Successfully pass all post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, TB test and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United StatesAbility to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with disabilities in Southern California.Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.
Salary : $20 - $22