What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher South Bay position at Volunteers of America Los Angeles?
VOALA
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 program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.
PAY RATE: $24.40 - $25.68 PER HOUR
HEAD START
Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (infant 2 – 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Head Start positions are generally Monday through Friday. Work schedule hours vary between 6:00am - 5:30pm.
Job Summary And Purpose
The Early 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.
Duties And Responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS:
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment
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 program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.
PAY RATE: $24.40 - $25.68 PER HOUR
HEAD START
Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (infant 2 – 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Head Start positions are generally Monday through Friday. Work schedule hours vary between 6:00am - 5:30pm.
Job Summary And Purpose
The Early 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.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Implements 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. Works cooperatively with Co- Teacher and Family Advocate (FA) to provide information and resources to enrolled families;
- Provide children with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physical in manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child;
- Conducts daily classroom planning, maintains children’s records in conjunction with the FA and submits accurate monthly paperwork on timely basis;
- Observes, screens and assess child development level and develops goals that relate to the children’s (individualization);
- 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.
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
- Associates Degree in ECE/Child Development or related field.
- 24 ECE/CD units
- 2 years of teaching experience.
- 1 years of supervisor experience
- Management coursework.
- Child Development permit.
- 4 years of teaching experience.
- Head Start performance standards.
- Creative curriculum.
- Licensing regulations.
- Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal).
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment
Salary : $24 - $26