Teacher II (HS)- Aloha

Overview

Early childhood teacher providing education, care, and family support at PACE.

Key Responsibilities

• curriculum planning
• record keeping
• safety checks
• child assessment
• recruitment
• parent engagement

Tasks

-Clean and sanitize all areas of the classroom, including food preparation, dishwahsing, eating and toileting areas. -Ensure appropriate child/teacher ratio is always met. -Ensure effective curriculum planning and implementation based upon individual children’s development continuum and integrate child assessment data in individual and group planning. -Organizes and maintains instructional and program supplies -Supports and ensures the achievement of recruitment and enrollment goals. -Ensure classroom routine is conducive to learning, safety, and development. -Participates in recruitment of children to maintain full enrollment and an active waitlist. -Maintains records of enrollment, attendance, and other required paperwork, both manually and digitally. -Provides direction and coaching to Teacher Assistant(s) and provides performance feedback to Regional Site Director to aid in their professional development. -Ensure proper care, safety, and supervision of groups of children always, for up to 7 hours per day. -Recruits, trains and supervises parents and other volunteers. -Establish and maintain a healthy learning environment; and -Maintains an organized and developmentally appropriate classroom. -Prepare and assist in serving family style meals to children. -Promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate. -Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), and Influenza. -Conduct interior and exterior environmental safety checks to ensure a safe learning environment. -Sets up and takes down classrooms, as needed. -Ensures accurate, complete, and up to date children’s files, paperwork and documentation, according to agency policies and procedures. -Attend all assigned meetings and trainings as required by the program. -Help children practice good hygiene, including personal cleanliness and toileting/diapering, as needed. -Cooperates with Site Lead Teacher, Regional Site Director and Service Area Managers in planning, supervision, and implementation of overall program -Encourage families’ engagement with their children in all Head Start programs to support the development of relationships between children and their families. -Serves as a translator for parents who do not speak English (as appropriate) -Assists in accomplishing the program's non-federal share through the access of community resources (services, donations, discounts, and/or goods). -Conducts annual teacher-parent conferences and home visits -Uses non-teaching hours to complete paperwork, home visits, conferences, and other requirements. -Plan and implement classroom lessons and activities for children indoors and out in accordance with all PACE Education Division selected curriculums and Head Start Performance Standards. -Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Influenza, and COVID-19. -Conducts learning and developmental assessments of children, including but not limited to DRDP-2015, ASQ-3, ASQ: SE2, etc. according to timelines. -Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate customer service to parents, children, community representatives/members, and all PACE staff daily. -PACE will assist applicants that are eligible and have an active Certificate of Clearance with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to apply for a Temporary County Certificate, Child Development (TCC) through Los Angeles County while waiting for CTC (Commission on Teacher Credentialing) to process. -Supports with child watch during parent meetings/trainings, as needed. -Actively attends and participates in-service trainings provided by PACE and other agencies.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• child permit
• cpr
• driver's license
• computer skills
• bilingual

What You Bring

-Valid California Driver’s License and insurance coverage -Ability to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, and to plan and implement learning experiences that: -Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or an Associate’s degree and must be actively enrolled to pursue a Bachelors degree in child development or related field. -Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus, but not required -Must obtain 21 hours/year of professional development (105 hours every five years) to maintain their teaching certification. -Basic computer skills required. -Education and Work Experience -Must have verification of T.B. clearance at time of employment, to be renewed every four (4) years (every 4 years for chest x-rays). -Works effectively with other team members -Must be a team player with outstanding interpersonal skills -Must have good organizational, written/oral communication and observation skills -Must be at least 18 years old -Must pass a physical examination at the time of hire, and every 4 years thereafter -Must complete 15 clock hours of professional development annually that builds the knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities of staff to improve child, family, and staff outcomes. Of this, a minimum of 50% of the 15 hours (or 7.5 hours) must be focused on the specific content area or job assignment. Must also complete an annual Professional Development Plan (PDP) to be reviewed 3 times during the year. -State or Tribal Criminal History Check, including fingerprints -The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes the holder to teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom, including preschool. PACE will accept a valid credential in lieu of a Child Development Permit. -T.B. Test within the past year prior to employment, and every four (4) years thereafter (every 4 years for a chest X-ray). -Include developmentally appropriate learning experiences in language, literacy, social and emotional development, math, science, social studies, creative arts, and physical development that are focused on achieving progress outlined in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five. -Must pass health screening (LIC 503) at time of employment, health screening is accepted within one year prior to hire, to be renewed every four (4) years. -Must possess a current and valid Child Development Teacher Permit or higher -Current Adult & Pediatric CPR/1St Aid Certificate -FBI Criminal History Check, including fingerprints -Ability to attend assignments away from assigned site, such as in-service trainings, home visits, parent conferences, etc. -COVID vaccination required; must have two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or a single-dose of Johnson & Johnson. Those that need a medical or religious exemption must reach out separately. -Representative physical demands of the job include normal vision and hearing, standing for extended periods, sitting for extended periods, kneeling, and stooping, manipulating objects with hands, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 45 pounds. -Ability to work with children of varying abilities and adhere to Individual Educational Plans. -Must pass the following background checks prior to start of employment: -Adheres to agency policies and procedures

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Benefits

-Pet Insurance -Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision packages extended to your family as well. -Supplemental Insurance Plans -14 Paid Holidays -Sick pay -FSA - Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Opportunity to promote within, just to name a few.

About Pacific Asian Consortium In Employment (Pace)

-Founded to serve underrepresented communities with critical employment and economic opportunities. -Provides tailored workforce development programs, aiming to create pathways to sustainable employment. -Focuses on individuals facing barriers to employment, including low-income individuals and people of color. -Specializes in offering job readiness training, career counseling, and access to financial resources. -Has a long history of partnership with local government and community organizations to tackle unemployment. -Services help individuals improve their career prospects, financial independence, and overall well-being. -Notable for a diverse client base and impactful, grassroots initiatives that have helped thousands of people find stable employment.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-sex offender registry check -child abuse and neglect state registry check -state or tribal criminal history check with fingerprints -fbi criminal history check with fingerprints -tb clearance (chest x‑ray) at hire and every 4 years -health screening (lic 503) at hire and every 4 years -immunizations required: measles, pertussis, influenza, covid‑19 -covid‑19 vaccination required (2‑dose pfizer/moderna or 1‑dose j&j)