Head Start Associate Teacher

About the Employer

About PLN Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños provides education and wraparound support, serving over 10,000 children, youth, and families annually in some of the most underserved areas in Los Angeles. PLN fosters pathways to success by striving for excellence in education, family support, and comprehensive social-emotional, and community-based services. Through early education, TK-8th grade education, youth workforce services, and family and community services Para Los Niño's model provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to break the cycle of poverty and help children and youth thrive.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Position Overview Under the general supervision of the Teacher, the Associate Teacher is responsible to responsible for the academic, social and emotional growth and development, and supervision of children. In partnership with the Teacher, the Associate Teacher assists with the design and integration of classroom goals and objectives.

With the Teacher, the Associate Teacher is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of lesson plans designed to stimulate children's learning and support critical thinking. The Associate Teacher is responsible for assisting the Teacher to implement all components of the Creative Curriculum, to provide a quality early educational experience that is responsive to the interest, needs, and strengths of the enrolled children and to support social-emotional development Duties Guiding Philosophy Carries out Mission, Vision, and Values established by the President/C.E.O. and Board of Directors of Para Los Niños. Carries out Head Start Performance Standards, requirements of the Head Start Act, and the requirements of the LACOE contract, the Department of Education, and the Department of Social Services. Always adheres to professional conduct (e.g., proper tone and language use in the classroom, respectful, proper for children, parents, and peers at all times).

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience Requirements The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge; skills required to perform the job successfully. California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit.

AA Degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or a related field OR be enrolled in a program leading to an Associate's degree or higher. AA Degree degree must be completed within 2 years of hire Valid Class C California driver's license, (depending upon position assignment). First Aid and CPR certification is required. Knowledge of Creative Curriculum preferred.

Bilingual preferred. Education and Certification Requirements Minimum of 6 months experience as a student intern, tutor, or instructional assistant working with an educational setting with pre-elementary school children is required. 24 or more units of postsecondary semester education or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.

Other Requirements 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

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience Requirements The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge; skills required to perform the job successfully. California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit.

AA Degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or a related field OR be enrolled in a program leading to an Associate's degree or higher. AA Degree degree must be completed within 2 years of hire Valid Class C California driver's license, (depending upon position assignment). First Aid and CPR certification is required. Knowledge of Creative Curriculum preferred.

Bilingual preferred. Education and Certification Requirements Minimum of 6 months experience as a student intern, tutor, or instructional assistant working with an educational setting with pre-elementary school children is required. 24 or more units of postsecondary semester education or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.

Other Requirements 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

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