Role OverviewThe Teacher 1 works collaboratively to support high-quality classroom experiences that promote the children's development and school readiness. Implements curriculum, daily routines, and learning environments in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards, written service plans, and California Community Care Licensing regulations.
What You Will Do
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Implement Creative Curriculum, develop and participate in classroom activities, maintain warm and professional relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, and assist with screenings, observations, and on-going assessment of children.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of child development and adult learning styles, understanding of bilingual and multicultural education, and basic computer skills. They will also be able to work effectively in a team environment and actively participate in joint problem solving.
Requirements
- 12 core units (ECE) in the area of child/human growth and development; child, family, and community, and program curriculum
- Child Development Associate Teacher Permit
- A minimum of 6 months teaching experience in a preschool/infant-toddler classroom
- High School diploma or GED or equivalent
- Valid California Driver's License and a properly insured vehicle for use on the job, or other reliable transportation
Benefits
- Medical insurance through Kaiser or Sutter (80-95% paid by the employer for employee premiums, plus 50% paid by the employer for dependent coverage)
- Elective dental, vision insurance, FSA, and Accident insurance
- Employer-paid $10k of life insurance with expandable options
- Employer-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401(K) plan with a 2% contribution and an additional 1% matched contribution after one year of service
- Employee assistance program, CalPerks
- Approximately 1 week vacation given in lump sum after 5 years of service
- Paid Spring and Winter break
- 96 hours of sick time per year (4 hours accrued per pay period) based on full-time work
- 1 floating personal day
- 16 paid holidays
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