Lead Child Development Center Teacher 2, EHS - Pediatrics

The Lead Child Development Center Teacher 2 (Lead Teacher 2), under the
supervision of the Child Development Center Manager, is responsible for
planning and implementing individualized programs for infants, toddlers, and
preschoolers. Key duties include creating lesson plans, conducting child
development programs, and holding parent conferences. The role may involve
working in various classroom settings, including mobile classrooms. The Lead
Teacher 2 guides curriculum development ensures compliance with Title 22 State
Licensing, Title 5 Program Standards, and NAEYC Accreditation, and conducts
children's assessments using DRDP and other tools. The position requires
maintaining a safe, healthy environment and collaborating with parents and
staff to coordinate childcare programs. In emergencies, the Lead Teacher 2 will provide first aid as needed. This position in 100% in person, providing
direct services to children. Job location may vary within cities in the San
Fernando Valley based on Center locations.

This is a limited position that may convert to career.

Salary Range: $28.60 - $49.13 Hourly

Required:

• Minimum of a child development teacher permit or A.A.
  degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or related field, or
  equivalent coursework (12 units) in Child Development or Early Childhood Education and apply for permit within 6 months of hire. Permits
  must be issued by Child Development Permits issued by the California Commission
  on Teacher Credentialing.
• Pre-employment physical exam and TB clearance.
  Pre-employment physical exam must state that the individual is physically able
  to perform the duties in the Job Description.
• Fingerprint screening, criminal record, and child abuse
  index clearance, sex offender registry check.
• All Early Head Start staff must complete background checks
  at least every five years that includes, sex offender registry check, State or
  FBI criminal history check, including fingerprint check, child abuse and
  neglect state registry check if available in the state of California.
• Valid California Driver's license and available
  transportation.
• Demonstrate competency to provide effective and nurturing
  teacher-child interactions,
• Ability to plan and implement learning experiences that
  ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment
• Knowledge of child development theory and practices.
• Promote 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. Units:
• Experience working with infants/toddlers and their families
• Skills in using computer-pc, Microsoft word, excel, and
  must type at least 30 words per minute.
• Completion and submission of required personnel forms prior
  to employment.
• Ability to respectfully communicate effectively with
  families, Head Start staff, consultants, other professionals, and volunteers to
  support families in locating and accessing appropriate community services, as
  needed.
• Ability to provide education and training opportunities to
  families that promote positive relationship-building for all enrolled pregnant
  women and infants and toddlers and their families. Ability to follow directions
  given by supervisor(s) in a respectful manner.
• Ability to type at least 30 words per minute.
• Ability to carry children, up to 40 pounds during each
  workday when necessary.
• Ability to engage in frequent bending, reaching, twisting
  and engage in moderate to frequent kneeling, crawling, and stooping while
  performing classroom activities.
• Ability to engage in frequent writing, typing on keyboards,
  and handling small objects (e.g. arts and crafts for children).
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time that
  may exceed an hour at a time. This includes sitting on the floor for extended
  periods (e.g. while engaging in child development activities during home visits
  and socialization sessions).
• Ability to use kitchen utensils and appliances safely for
  preparation of snacks (can be trained).

Preferred:

• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
• 1-2 Years of experience working with infants/toddlers and
  their families
• B.A./A.A. Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood
  Education, or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience working in a classroom.
• Ability to use kitchen utensils and appliances safely and
  appropriately for preparation of snacks.
• Previous Head Start experience
• Knowledge of HS/EHS philosophy, goals, principles,
  objectives, requirements; cornerstones of Child Development Early Head Start
  policies and procedures, interviewing techniques, family dynamics, principles
  of adult learning, and advocacy/intervention concepts; crisis management and
  referral process; infant/toddler development stages and nurturing concepts; and
  development; and community resources and referral processes.