Head Start/Early Head Start - Lead Teacher

Crystal Stairs, Inc. Improving the Lives of Families throughChild Care Services, Research, and AdvocacyHead StartEarly Head Start Lead TeacherLocation: Los Angeles, Compton, Inglewood, Lennox and South LA areasThe following job summary is for descriptive purposes only. Actual job descriptions and job title is subject to change.Job SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and passionate Head Start & Early Head Start Lead Teacher to join one of our rapidly growing Southern California locations. A successful HSEHS Lead Teacher is a creative organizer and thinker who is passionate about designing and facilitating interactive learning and development experiences, such as: read-alouds, classroom rituals, hands-on art-making, and math games. This also includes a strong knowledge of classroom evaluation practices (ECERS), assessment tools (DRDP's) and a clear knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing Regulations.Your Passion at WorkSupervise children visually at all times to ensure their continuous safety and care; develop a plan to ensure the safety of the children while they are using indoor and outdoor facilitiesDesign and implement the daily classroom program based on a creative curriculum in alignment with the HSEHS Child Development and Early Learning FrameworkEvaluate classroom quality using the Early Childhood Education Rating Scale (ECERS) and other assessment toolsPlan and implement activities to meet the physical needs of the children, including children with disabilities and special needsCreates and maintains a warm emotionally supportive classroom environment that is well managed and provides quality instructional support for children's learning.Provide Diaper ChangingPotty Training for individual children on an as needed basis. Perform home visits on a regular basisThe Skills You PossessPassionate about our cause with an incredible work ethicStrong interpersonal skills, patience, and flexibilityPossesses a willingness to try new strategies, including approaches to lesson plans, pedagogy, and classroom management.Proactive problem-solverEducation and ExperienceAABA in ECE or Related Field24 ECE UnitsPermit OR Permit ELIGIBLE at a Teacher level or aboveCLASS Certified (preferred)A minimum of six (6) months direct experience working with young children, between ages birth -5 years old within a preschool setting, in addition to a cultural, ethical and diverse community.*The 41-CDP1 form must be completed by an authorized representative of a California community college or four-year college or university approved by the Commission to verify completion of requirements for Child Development Teaching Permits.Total Package of BenefitsMedical Dental Vision - 95% Agency paid!Employee Assistance ProgramVoluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children401k Matching OptionsFlex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)Generous Sick and Vacation Time Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 1224 - 11 (for select positions)Opportunity for Growth and DevelopmentRobust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRMCrystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. For more information about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at: All Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.

Created: 2025-03-09