Early Head Start Teacher

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. (Plaza) is a comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on school readiness for children zero to five years of age.  Developmentally appropriate services are provided for children from low-income families, zero to five years of age. Plaza de la Raza currently serves approximately 700 children and their families.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Early Head Start Teacher position is under general direction, this position facilitates safe and healthy learning environments and activities for young children under three (3) years of age.  Plans and implements developmentally appropriate group and individualized activities and experiences to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth and development. Provides activities and experiences to develop school readiness skills aligned with children’s age and stage of development. For parents to increase their Organizes activities, monitors individual student progress, conducts student observations, completes daily education and attendance records, conducts parent teacher conferences, and provides guidance to parents to increase their knowledge, understanding of, skills and experience in their child’s growth and development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A.  Education

Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accreditation association recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and must possess a California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher, Must have completed minimally 3 semester units (4.5 quarter) with a “C” or better in early childhood with a focus on Infant and Toddler development with a total of six units within the first year of employment.

B.  Experience

At least one year’s experience (preferred) in a classroom or group setting with young children.

C.  Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met, or are encountered, by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee may frequently lift and/or move a minimum of 25 pounds up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

D.  Medical Examination

Prior to first day of employment, employees must submit an initial health screening, tuberculin (TB) skin test or chest x-ray clearance, immunization records for measles, pertussis (whooping cough), influenza and Covid-19.

E.  Fingerprint Clearances

All potential employees will be subject to obtain fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Child Abuse Index, Megan’s Law and System for Award Management prior to starting work. 

F.  Other Special Requirement

Must have the use of an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver’s license or have available private transportation. 

*Failure to meet medical standards and/or criminal record clearance may result in withdrawal of contingent offer of employment. 

BENEFIT PLANS

Plaza offers eligible employees the opportunity to select plans and programs that meet individual and family needs through our comprehensive benefit plans listed below:

Health Care: Medical (Kaiser only), Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance

Financial: 401(k) Plan and Direct Deposit

Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, and Jury Duty

Work/Life Solutions: Life Assistance Program

APPLICATION PROCESS

1.  Complete an online employment application on www.plazadelarazacds.org; and submit the required documentation: 1) Cover Letter; 2) Resume; and 3) Transcripts reflecting degree, major and conferred date, 4) Transcripts reflecting infant and toddler units, 5) Copy of California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher, and 6) Copy of CPR/First Aid for infants and children. Only complete application packets will be considered for the screening and selection process.

2.  Submit official transcripts prior to date of hire.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In addition to fully meeting its obligations for nondiscrimination under federal and state law, Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, veteran status, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.