InfantToddler Early Head Start Teachers

CAPE Inc. has a wonderful opportunity for Full Time Teachers: 3Early Head Start (EHS)

Eligible for Hiring Bonus!!!

Position is NonExempt Full Time 40 hours/week)

Pay Rate: Commensurate with related experience education and permit level:

Minimum $24.00/hour without a degree; Maximum $28.00/hour with 4year degree in ECD

Eligible for group benefits plans including medical dental vision life insurance and retirement plan;

paid Holidays vacation and sick days; educational assistance

Reports to Site Supervisor or Center Director

Agency Overview:

CAPE Inc. headquarters is in Livermore and provides early childhood education services (Head Start and Early Head Start preschool programs) in Livermore Dublin Pleasanton and Hayward areas. CAPE offers a cohesive environment for passionate people who want to make a significant contribution to early childhood education social/emotional development and early childhood mental health.

Position Overview: The Teacher works with children individually and in small and large groups as part of the cooperative classroom team assisting them in building confidence and increasing selfesteem.

Essential Functions:

Carry out the goals policies procedures and activities designed to implement CAPE

Inc. educational objectives Head Start Performance Standards and CDE Regulations

Implement and plan a developmentally appropriate emergent antibias curriculum

obtaining input from parents and other staff which includes aspects of all relevant

Head Start State Preschool components

In collaboration with other staff and parents develop and prepare lesson plans

Conduct effective circle time

Maintain a stimulating developmentally appropriate classroom environment

Conduct assessments on all children; develop individual development plan for all

children; conduct and record ongoing observations of children

Participate in evaluation sessions to review childrens progress and needs and revise

and update curriculum

Compile and maintain a portfolio to demonstrate growth and development of skills for

each child

Adhere to child abuse reporting requirements

Ensure that children with exceptional needs are fully included in all program activities

Conduct home visits for Head Start and EHS children (minimum twice yearly)

Conduct ParentTeacher conferences (minimum twice yearly)

Maintain effective and professional relationships with enrolled families

Encourage parent involvement in all phases of the program

Serve and supervise meals and snacks

Conduct point of service meal counts

Clean and sanitize all food preparation and eating areas and adhere to all food safety guidelines

Meet food handling and safety requirements

Ensure that snacks and meals are served family style with an adult seated at the

table with children

Diapering and toileting children

Ensure proper storage of food on daily and weekly basis

Maintenance and upkeep of the classroom the children and the site

Effective classroom management

Observance and application of safety practices at all times

Qualifications and Requirements

BA or AA degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development or

a BA/AA in another field with 24 units in ECE/ECD (including CORE classes)

3 units in Infant Toddler with an Associate degree (preferred)

California Teacher Permit

Possession of a valid California drivers license reliable transportation and valid vehicle

insurance

Ability to work within the philosophy of the CAPE program

Effective communication skills both oral and written

Analytical and organizational skills

Teamwork/Effective interpersonal relationship with coworkers

Professionalism; flexibility

Comprehension of jobrelated responsibilities

Detailoriented; Customer service oriented

Desirable Qualifications

Previous experience in a Head Start or State Preschool program

Bilingual skills; especially Spanish/English; Farsi/English preferred

Join our team today! Submit your cover letter upload/send resume and transcripts to

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