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Teacher North Hollywood Job at Voala in San Fernando

Voala, San Fernando, CA, United States, 91340

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Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.

PAY RATE: $26.93 - $28.34 PER HOUR

BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START

Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 0 – 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Head Start Teacher will provide children with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child.

Specific duties include:

  • Implement the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions). Plan individual and group activities to stimulate learning and promote parent involvement in the child’s learning. Work cooperatively with Co-Teacher and Family Advocate (FA) to provide information and resources to enrolled families;
  • Conduct daily classroom planning, maintain children’s records in conjunction with the FA and submit accurate monthly paperwork on a timely basis;
  • Observe, screen, and assess children’s developmental levels and develop goals that relate to the child’s individual needs;
  • Provide a planned program of activities, which supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children;
  • Provide a learning environment that reflects the varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children in the program and the larger communities and societies in which they live;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications.
  • Proof at the time of hire
    • TB clearance within 6 months prior.
    • Annual Influenza vaccination (between Aug 1 – Dec 1).
    • Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization.
  • Health screening at the time of employment.
  • Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
    • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
    • Frequently kneel and squat.
    • Ability to move quickly.

EDUCATION:

  • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related field.
  • 24 Early Childhood Education/Child Development units.
  • Must meet requirements to obtain Child Development Teacher Permit.

EXPERIENCE:

  • 2 years of teaching experience.
  • 1 year of supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Management coursework.
  • Child Development permit.
  • 4 years of teaching experience.
  • Head Start performance standards.
  • Licensing regulations.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal).

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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