Early Head Start/Head Start Teacher - Jackson

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 (1 open position): Part time, Floater, 9am-1pm, 12 months

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 self-esteem.

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, anti-bias 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 children’s 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)
• Maintain effective and professional relationships with enrolled families
• Encourage parent involvement in all phases of the program
• Meet food handling and safety requirements
• Ensure that snacks and meals are served “family style” with an adult seated at the table with children
• Ensure proper storage of food on daily and weekly basis
• Diapering and toileting children (0-3 years old)
• Maintenance and upkeep of the classroom, the children, and the site
• Effective classroom management
• Observance and application of safety practices always

• BA or AA degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development or a BA/AA in another field with 30 units in ECE/ECD preferred
• 3 units in Infant Toddler (required)
• California Teacher Permit
• Possession of a valid California driver’s 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 co-workers
• Professionalism; flexibility
• Comprehension of job-related responsibilities
• Detail-oriented; Customer service oriented

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Head Start or State Preschool program
• Bi-lingual skills; especially Spanish/English; Farsi/English