Early Head Start Teacher

• Health and safety of infants and toddlers; 
• Care and supervision of infants and toddlers; and 
• Provision of a quality early learning experience that is responsive to the interests, needs and developmental age of the children enrolled in the assigned classroom.    

• Carries out Mission, Vision, and Values established by the President/C.E.O. and Board of Directors of Para Los Ninos. 
• Carries out Heat Start Performance Standards, requirements of the Head Start Act, and the requirements of the LACOE contract.   
• Adheres to professional conduct at all times (i.e. proper tone and language use in the classroom, respectful, proper for children, parents and peers at all times). 
• Attends and participates in: 1) Professional Development activities, 2) Supervision, and 3) Individualized Professional Development goals/activities. 

• Ensuring adherence to all Policies and Procedures for Education, Health, Nutrition, Mental Health, Disabilities, and Family Engagement as related to the provision of a high-quality early learning environment for infants/toddlers. 
• Promoting infant/toddler development in relationship to the School Readiness Goals.  
• Supporting children’s emotional well-being. 
• Encouraging family involvement of the children in an Early Head Start program and support the development of relationships between children and their families. 
• Collecting and maintaining all mandated data, records and reports (e.g., DRDPs, attendance, home visits, attendance, emergency cards). 
• Remains current on child development practices through classes, workshops, and membership in professional organizations.  
• Completes incident reports for Area Supervisor regarding staffing or classroom concerns. 
• Completes orientation of the classroom with parents. 
• May perform other duties as assigned by Area Supervisor to ensure the overall smooth running of the classroom/site.

• Maintains ratio at all times. 
• Completes daily ratio counts for supervisor.  
• Updates and implements all nutrition/feeding plans as appropriate. 
• Completes and reports any symptoms of suspected child abuse to supervisor and/or the Child Abuse Hotline.  
• Completes daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of children. 
• Implements the CACFP requirements including, but not limited to family style meals and point of service documentation.

• Minimum of 6 months' experience. One year preferred.  
• Knowledge of Desired Results (DRDP) and Developmentally Appropriate Practice preferred.  
• Knowledge in Creative Curriculum preferred.  
• Current certification in CPR/First Aid.     
• Must be a team player.    
• Bilingual (E/S) preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred - individuals with an associate degree if a professional development plan is created and maintained in the employee’s file that clearly describes a pathway and timeframes to degree attainment. The employee must complete, with a “C” or better, at least three semester (4.5 quarter) units per year in child development or a general education class required for the bachelor’s degree.  
• A current CA Child Development Teacher Permit (preferred). Must always keep permit valid and updated. We will accept a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential in lieu of a Child Development Teacher Permit.

• TB test clearance to be renewed every two years.  
• Verification of Immunizations required by the California Department of Health (Pertussis, Measles and Influenza).  
• DOJ clearance and all other required background checks.  
• Understanding of and ability to use technology such as data systems, pay roll systems, and other agency required programs.

• TB test clearance to be renewed every two years. 
• Verification of Immunizations required by the California Department of Health
• DOJ clearance and all other required clearances every 5 years.

Child Development employees must be able to perform the following physical activities:

• Observe, see, hear, and respond to children’s needs, emergencies and conflicts that may occur in the child development center or on the playground.
• Lift 30 pounds from the floor to a waist-high table when necessary.
• Reach a child 20 to 30 feet away within 30 seconds without endangering the staff person’s health.
• Crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact at the child’s level, sit on the floor and stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment.

• Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill the mission of Para Los Niños.   
• Deep commitment to the success of all PLN students and families.   
• Commitment to excellence and high standards -- for self, students, and colleagues.   
• Continuous learning by engaging in reflection, self-assessment, and individual professional development.   
• Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.   
• Ability to thrive as a member of a collaborative team.   
• Self-motivation and initiative with solutions-oriented disposition.   
• Belief in and ability to develop respectful relationships with families and children informed by the students’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.  
• Ability to effectively handle challenging situations.  
• Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications and a curiosity and propensity to push own adoption of new technology and approaches.  
• Regular, punctual attendance and professional appearance.