Head Start Associate Teacher

Blind Children's Center (BCC), a fully inclusive program serving children from 0-5, is now a delegate agency of Los Angeles County Office of Education for Head Start, Early Head Start and State Preschool Programs. As we expand our programs, we are seeking qualified teachers for the following roles: Head Start Teacher, Head Start Associate Teachers, Early Head Start Teachers and Rovers (floaters who will substitute in both programs and ensure continuity of care).

BCC offers competitive pay rates DOE and a generous benefits package, including accrued paid break time during summer, winter and spring (7 weeks total).

Summary of Duties and Qualifications:

Head Start Associate Teachers (Full-time, Non-Exempt, 40 hours per week, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM) are responsible for the academic, social and emotional growth and development, and supervision of children. In partnership with the Teacher, the Associate Teacher assists with the design and integration of classroom goals and objectives; and helps the Teacher implement all components of the curriculum, to provide a quality early educational experience that is responsive to the interest, needs, and strengths of the enrolled children. Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a student intern, tutor, or instructional assistant working in an early childhood educational setting
• 12 or more units of postsecondary semester education or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
• Possess a valid California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or meet the requirements for the permit
• Possess an AA Degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or a related field OR be enrolled in a program leading to an Associate’s Degree or higher.
• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum preferred.

Required/Desired for ALL Positions:

• First Aid and CPR certification is required (provided if needed).
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English) preferred.
• TB test clearance to be renewed every two years.
• Verification of Immunizations required by the California Department of Social Services (Pertussis, Measles, Influenza and Covid)
• DOJ clearance and all other required background checks
• Understanding of and ability to use technology and other agency required programs.
• Experience working in an Early Head Start/Head Start Program preferred.
• Experience working with children with disabilities and cognitive delays preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job, the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job; lift 30 pounds from the floor to a waist-high table when necessary.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Observe, see, hear, and respond to children’s needs, emergencies, and conflicts that may occur in the early education center or on the playground.
• Crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact the child’s level, sit on the floor and stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Blind Children’s Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Can you meet all vaccine requirements cited in the job description, including being fully vaccinated for Covid-19?
• How many Child Development units have you completed with a grade "C" or higher?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Permit (Teacher or Associate Teacher) (Required)

Work Location: In person