Volunteers of America Los Angeles · 2 months ago
Teacher East/Central LA
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$26.90/hr - $28.31/hr
2+ years expVolunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need. The Head Start Teacher will provide children with an environment that fosters social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development, aiming to achieve social competence for each child.
Non ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Implements the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions). Plan individual and group activities to stimulate learning and promote parent involvement in the child’s learning. Works cooperatively with Co-Teacher and Family Advocate (FA) to provide information and resources to enrolled families
Provide children with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child
Conducts daily classroom planning, maintains children’s records in conjunction with the FA and submits accurate monthly paperwork on a timely basis
Observes, screens and assesses children’s developmental levels and develops goals that relate to the child’s individual needs
Provide a planned program of activities, which supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children
Provide a learning environment that reflects the varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children in the program and the larger communities and societies in which they live
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Proof at the time of hire
TB clearance within 6 months prior
Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st)
Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
Health screening at the time of employment
Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
Able to lift up to 50 lbs
Frequently kneel and squat
Ability to move quickly
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related field
24 Early Childhood Education/Child Development units
Must meet requirements to obtain Child Development Teacher Permit
2 years of teaching experience
1 years of supervisor experience
Preferred
Management coursework
Child Development permit
4 years of teaching experience
Head Start performance standards
Creative curriculum
Licensing regulations
Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal)
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits
Company
Volunteers of America Los Angeles
VOALA is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jordan Vasquez
People Operations Business Partner
Vanessa Brown
People Relations Partner Specialist
Recent News
2022-06-14
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