Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an Early Childhood Educator to join our organization! This individual will plan and present age appropriate activities for children. 

Required Skills & Experience

- H.S. Diploma or national equivalent.

- Must possess and maintain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. (CoE, CTC, etc.)

- Must meet ongoing educational requirements to qualify for child development permit/CDA requirements OR Experience teaching in a preschool or infant/toddler classroom setting, which includes 50 days of 3+ hours per day within 2 year period or 24 units of Early Childhood Education

- Training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with very young children; must develop knowledge of infant and toddler development, safety issues in infant and toddler childcare settings.

- Must complete California-mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training as well as Pesticide Safety Training (per Healthy Schools Act) prior to beginning work.

- Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups. Must relate well to children and their families and maintain a positive effect.

Day to Day

• Design, implement, and manage a developmentally appropriate and inclusive educational curriculum for young children, following Head Start Program Performance Standards, policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Conduct parent conferences within specified timelines.
• Work with parents to set and achieve individual child goals.
• Keep up-to-date with weekly lesson plans, progress notes, anecdotal records, and necessary paperwork.
• Perform child screenings and assessments within the required timeframe.
• Organize and lead bi-monthly classroom unit meetings.
• Provide feedback for evaluating volunteers and college interns.
• Participate actively in staff meetings, parent meetings, and in-service training sessions.
• Assist in planning and conducting training activities, parent meetings, and workshops for associates and parents.
• Coordinate education, training, and support for pregnant women, including prenatal education, breastfeeding information, and other health resources.

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