Crystal Stairs
Location
Los Angeles County, California
Salary
$25 - $28 / HOUR
The Master Teacher will coach and mentor teaching staff to improve their ability to assess children and individualize curriculum. They are also responsible for evaluating classroom quality and ensuring a safe, orderly environment for children.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or advanced degree in early childhood education or a related field with 24 ECE units. Additionally, they must hold or be eligible for a Child Development Permit and maintain CLASS certification.
Crystal Stairs, Inc. Improving the Lives of Families through Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations. Head Start- Master Teacher (Coach) 100% Onsite- Location: Los Angeles, CA 90056 What We're Looking For: Searching for a dedicated, mission-driven Early Head Start Master Teacher to coach, mentor and develop teachers to improve the ability of the teaching staff to assess and understand the children they teach.
Provide feedback in a supportive, instructive and non-judgmental way; enhancing the ability of teaching staff to observe children's activities and experiences as part of the ongoing assessment process and to use this information to individualize the curriculum. Evaluate classroom quality using the Early Childhood Education Rating Scale (ECERS) and other assessment tools. Provide opportunities for children to use their creative abilities, and to explore and experiment with a variety of media through art, music, drama in all aspects of the program. Maintain a vibrant, well-arranged and orderly classroom; develops a plan to ensure the safety of the children while they are using indoor and outdoor facilities. Inspect facilities for hazardous conditions, unsafe equipment and materials; follows an emergency exit plan and conducts monthly emergency exit drills. EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS: Bachelor's or advanced degree in early childhood education or child development; or a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 24 ECE coursework units equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children. Must have or be eligible for a Child Development Permit at the Teacher Level or above. The Child Development Permit at the Teacher level or above must be submitted to Crystal Stairs, Inc. - Head Start within six (6) months of employment. Must be CLASS certified and must maintain certification (annually). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver's license, motor vehicle and evidence of automobile liability insurance. Meet State health requirements including passing a physical examination as a condition of employment, and provide verification of a TB clearance at the time of employment. CPR and Basic First Aid certificate. Fingerprints must be on file with the Justice Department.
Total Package of Benefits Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% paid by employer Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children 401k Matching Options Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care) Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness) Generous Sick and Vacation Time Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions) Opportunity for Growth and Development Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Crystal 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. For more information about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org All Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.
Market context
In California, classroom teacher roles often stay competitive because licensed centers look for candidates who can show early childhood classroom leadership, lesson planning, and readiness to meet state compliance steps such as background checks and immunizations. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your 12 ECE units and recent classroom experience before submitting.
Salary benchmark
$43,772 avg / yr
Typical range: $37,440–$53,560 based on 300 active listings in California
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