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Head Start - Teacher

Crystal Stairs

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#CPR#First Aid#Child Development#Classroom Management#Early Childhood Education#Liability Insurance#California Driver's License#TB Clearance#Preschool
#Head Start
#School Readiness
#Curriculum Planning
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 3 months ago

Location

Los Angeles County, California

Quick overview

The teacher is responsible for providing early childhood education that promotes social competence and school readiness for preschoolers. They will also implement curriculum, conduct child assessments, and supervise classroom operations.

Requirements summary

Candidates should have at least 12 units of early childhood education coursework and be eligible for a Child Development Permit. An associate degree or higher in early childhood education or child development is preferred.

associate degreeCPRFirst aidCurriculum planningChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationChild assessmentSchool readinessSupervision of childrenSocial competence

Job description

  • 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 - Teacher 100% Onsite - Location: Los Angeles, CA 90056 What We're Looking For: Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, he/she is responsible for early childhood education that is geared toward the overall goal of social competence and school readiness, which is age and developmentally appropriate for preschoolers.
  • Provides for the children's social intellectual, physical and emotional development.
  • Is responsible for implementing and assisting with the classroom operation including, planning, curriculum and child assessment implementation, and supervision of children.
  • EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS: Associate's or advanced degree in early childhood education or child development preferred.
  • Must have a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education coursework units.
  • Must have or be eligible for a Child Development Permit.
  • Six months direct experience working with young children in pre-school setting preferred.
  • SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid California driver's license, have use of a motor vehicle and provide evidence of automobile liability insurance.
  • Must meet State health requirements including passing a physical examination as a condition of employment and must provide verification of a TB clearance at the time of employment.
  • Mandatory CPR and Basic First Aid certificate, which employee is responsible to maintain for the duration of their employment with Head Start.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation time
  • 401k matching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Short term disability
  • Sick time
  • Pet insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Accident insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Paid winter break
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Continuing education units

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Crystal Stairs

Crystal Stairs, Inc. is one of the largest private, nonprofit child care and child development corporations in California. It was incorporated in 1980 to provide service, research and advocacy in the fields of child care, child development and family well being. Crystal Stairs...

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IndustryCivic and Social Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
HQLos Angeles, CA
Founded1980

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Market context

California classroom teachers remain in steady demand

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.

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