Blind Children's Center (BCC), a fully inclusive early childhood education program serving children from 0-5, is a delegate agency of Los Angeles County Office of Education for Head Start, Early Head Start and State Preschool Programs.
BCC offers competitive pay rates DOE and a generous benefits package, including accrued paid break time during summer, winter and spring (7 weeks total) with an additional 15 paid holidays.
Summary of Duties and Qualifications:
Early Head Start/Toddler Teachers (Full-time, Non-Exempt, 40 hours per week, 7:30AM - 4PM; program hours are 8AM - 3PM) provide an educational program for toddlers that is consistent with the Head Start/Early Head Start program’s philosophy and goals. Develops and maintains an educational environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided by the Head Start/Early Head Start programs. Teachers work 40 hours per week.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accreditation association recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, with a professional development plan created and maintained that clearly describes a pathway and timeframes to bachelor’s degree attainment, including completion of three semester (4.5 quarter) units per year with a “C” or better.
- Must possess a California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher.
- Possess a minimum of three (3) semester units in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development. EHS Teachers will be required to obtain a total of six (6) infant and toddler units within the first year of employment.
- One (1) year experience in a classroom or group setting in a licensed child care center serving children under five years of age.
- Knowledge of the theories and principles of preschool age children’s growth and development, responsive care, early childhood education, and family support.
- Capacity to use screening and assessment data to plan individualization in lessons, as well as share results and plan supports in collaboration with parents/guardians.
- Experience in federal and/or state programs for early childhood development and its related regulations preferred.
- Experience with Creative Curriculum, Desired Results Developmental Profile, Ages and Stages Questionnaires, and/or Early Learning Outcomes Framework preferred.
- Experience with ChildPlus and/or Microsoft Office Suite.
- At least one year of experience working in a State Preschool or Head Start Program desired..
- Experience working with children with disabilities and cognitive delays desired.
- Previous working experience with families in planning family goals and child educational goals.
- Experience with effective communication, working with parents in a multiethnic setting.
Required/Desired for ALL Positions:
- First Aid and CPR certification is required (provided if needed).
- Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English) preferred.
- TB test clearance to be renewed every two years.
- Verification of Immunizations required by the California Department of Social Services (Pertussis, Measles, Influenza and Covid-19)
- DOJ clearance and all other required background checks
- Understanding of and ability to use technology and other agency required programs.
- Experience working in an Early Head Start/Head Start Program preferred.
- Experience working with children with disabilities and cognitive delays preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job, the staff member shall:
- Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job; lift 30 pounds from the floor to a waist-high table when necessary.
- Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
- Observe, see, hear, and respond to children’s needs, emergencies, and conflicts that may occur in the early education center or on the playground.
- Crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact the child’s level, sit on the floor and stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment.
- Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
- Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
- Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Blind Children’s Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.96 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Can you meet all vaccine requirements cited in the job description?
- How many infant/ toddler units have you completed?
Education:
Language:
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher (Required)
Work Location: In person