Center-Based Classroom Teacher Job at Los Angeles Education Partnership
Los Angeles Education Partnership Hawthorne, CA 90250
$23 an hour
ABOUT US:
Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP) is a nonprofit organization that advances educational equity. Together with families, schools, and the community we facilitate access to and opportunities for quality educational and wellness practices so children thrive from diapers to diplomas. Founded in 1984, LAEP was the first educational-transformation organization in Los Angeles and among those at the forefront of the movement nationwide.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
LAEP is currently seeking a Center-Based Classroom Teacher who is responsible for the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate infant/toddler classroom and center activities, meeting Head Start Performance Standards and State Regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP) is a nonprofit organization that advances educational equity. Together with families, schools, and the community we facilitate access to and opportunities for quality educational and wellness practices so children thrive from diapers to diplomas. Founded in 1984, LAEP was the first educational-transformation organization in Los Angeles and among those at the forefront of the movement nationwide.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
LAEP is currently seeking a Center-Based Classroom Teacher who is responsible for the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate infant/toddler classroom and center activities, meeting Head Start Performance Standards and State Regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and implement a high quality curriculum that meets the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, health, and nutritional needs of each child in accordance to Head Start and state standards.
- Provide feedback in a supportive, instructive and non-judgmental way; enhancing the ability of teaching staff to observe children's activities and experiences as part of the ongoing assessment process and to use this information to individualize the
- Evaluate classroom quality using the Early Childhood Education Rating Scale (ECERS) and other assessment
- Provide opportunities for children to use their creative abilities, and to explore and experiment with a variety of media through art, music, drama in all aspects of the
- Maintain a vibrant, well-arranged and orderly classroom; develop a plan to ensure the safety of the children while they are using indoor and outdoor
- Ensure that the environment meets safety standards established by the program and is in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Inspect facilities for hazardous conditions, unsafe equipment and materials following an emergency exit plan and conducts monthly emergency exit
- Work with the Center-Based Manager to ensure balanced, child-directed and adult-directed activities are implemented daily, including individual and small group experiences for children to support skill development in literacy, language and numeracy, to encourage critical thinking, problem solving skills, creativity and concept forming according to the developmental level of each
- Ensure that ALL education aspects of the health, nutrition, mental health, safety, diversity and cultural awareness are integrated into the class
- Ensure a variety of strategies to promote and support children's learning and development using informal and formal observations, on-going assessments, and documentation of progress, which are maintained in portfolios for each
- Conduct and write children observations, progress notes and other documentations as needed to support children's
- Assist with transition planning services for students and their
- Provide opportunities for children to interact and cooperate with one another to promot respect, acceptance and appreciation of cultural and ethnic diversity, and promote appropriate social skills, competence, and respect for the feelings and rights of
- Coordinate with FSSM, Resource Teacher, Health Manager and other EHS
- Communicate with parents about their child's developmental growth
- Bachelor's degree (BA) or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Child Development Associate AA plus a CDA Credential required
- 3 units in infant/toddler development
- Experience teaching early childhood required
- Good computer skills required. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Work and Excel). Head Start knowledge preferred
- While performing the duties of this job, the Center-Based Classroom Teacher is frequently required to sit; stand; stoop; bend; walk; talk; hear; use hands to grip, type; reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to stand or walk on uneven surfaces; and climb stairs.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds
- TB test or TB clearance within 6 months' prior
- Physical examination at the time of employment
- Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
- COVID-19 Vaccination per federal funding requirements
- Requires ability to interact with children in busy environment including, but not limited to: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
- Daily driving could be required, must provide own vehicle, valid Driver's License and proof of full vehicle insurance
- Negative tuberculosis screen (required).
- Must pass a criminal background
- If you believe that you qualify for this position based upon education or training you have received, you will be required to provide a copy of your official transcripts or copy of diploma from the accredited college/university, and/or a copy of a certificate indicating your successful completion of any required training, before your qualifications will be considered for employment opportunities.
- Salary: $23 hr
- Full-time flexible hours (some evenings and Saturdays will be required).
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Retirement plan (employer contribution after a year of working for LAEP)
- Paid Time Off and 7 Paid Holidays plus the week of Christmas and New Year's (generally Christmas Day and New Year Day plus approximately eight workdays)
- Training and growth opportunities
Please Note :
www.bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.