Job Type Part-timeDescriptionAgency 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 monthsThe 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
Requirements
- 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
Salary Description Up to $28 per hour commensurate with education