Early Childhood Education LEAD Teacher (1114) at Baldwin Park Unified School District
About the Employer
MISSION Ensure High Achievement for ALL Learners. VISION In a culture of high expectations and academic rigor and an environment of support, understanding, and emotional safety, all Baldwin Park Unified School District students will graduate with a valued and highly respected diploma, prepared with the relevant skills, knowledge, and personal attributes necessary for success in a university or other institution of higher education and/or any post-secondary options of their choice. CORE VALUES -- Learning FIRST Family: Collaboration, Community, Culture, Diversity Integrity: Honesty, Respect, Transparency, Trustworthiness Rigor: Achievement, Action, Risk-Taking, Solution-Driven Service: Accountability, Advocacy, Dedication, Support Thrive: Creativity, Passion, Positivity, Vision
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Baldwin Park Unified School District is seeking a highly qualified Early Childhood Education (ECE) Lead Teacher for the Baldwin Park Head Start Program. The Lead Teacher will support ECE teachers with coaching/mentoring. The Lead Teacher will also assist with program operations and improvement, monitoring and implementation of effective ECE practices through staff and program development. The position adheres to regulations, policies, procedures and practices associated with District, State and Federal Early Childhood Education programs.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Assists with program operations and improvement, monitoring, and implementation of effective early childhood education practices through staff and program development. In the absence of the ECE administrator, the lead teacher maintains the ECE program according to established policies and practices.
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS: -BA Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field -6 semester units of Early Childhood Education in Administration and Adult Supervision -Site Supervisor Permit or higher -Current CPR and First Aid certification (American Red Cross, American Heart Association or EMS Certified) -Completion of Health and Safety course -Valid California Driver's license and current car insurance PREFERENCE: -5 years, or more, of ECE teaching experience, including home visiting experience -Bilingual/Bi-literate (Spanish)
Complete application and attach the following to it: -Statement of Education Philosophy -Resume -Copies of college transcripts -3 Letters of recent professional references, within a year and MUST HAVE SIGNATURES APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THESE DOCUMENTS
- Certificate Copy (Site Supervision Permit)
- Certification (Health and Safety Course Certificate)
- Copy of Transcript (College Transcripts)
- CPR/First Aid Certification (Current CPR/FA)
- Driver's License Copy (DL copy)
- Letter of Introduction (Statement of Education Philosophy)
- Letter(s) of Reference (3 Letters of recent professional references, within one year (must be signed))
- Resume (Resume)
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS: -BA Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field -6 semester units of Early Childhood Education in Administration and Adult Supervision -Site Supervisor Permit or higher -Current CPR and First Aid certification (American Red Cross, American Heart Association or EMS Certified) -Completion of Health and Safety course -Valid California Driver's license and current car insurance PREFERENCE: -5 years, or more, of ECE teaching experience, including home visiting experience -Bilingual/Bi-literate (Spanish)
Complete application and attach the following to it: -Statement of Education Philosophy -Resume -Copies of college transcripts -3 Letters of recent professional references, within a year and MUST HAVE SIGNATURES APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THESE DOCUMENTS
- Certificate Copy (Site Supervision Permit)
- Certification (Health and Safety Course Certificate)
- Copy of Transcript (College Transcripts)
- CPR/First Aid Certification (Current CPR/FA)
- Driver's License Copy (DL copy)
- Letter of Introduction (Statement of Education Philosophy)
- Letter(s) of Reference (3 Letters of recent professional references, within one year (must be signed))
- Resume (Resume)
Comments and Other Information
Baldwin Park Unified School District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on gender, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, or age, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact Christine R. Heinrichs, Ed.D., 3699 No. Holly Ave., Baldwin Park, CA 91706; 626/962-3311.
Comments and Other Information
Baldwin Park Unified School District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on gender, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, or age, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact Christine R. Heinrichs, Ed.D., 3699 No. Holly Ave., Baldwin Park, CA 91706; 626/962-3311.
Application Deadline
4/23/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/2/2026
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$59,662.00 - $72,568.00 Annually
$59,662.00 - $72,568.00 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 months with earned vacation time according to negotiated CSEA Contract, 8 hours daily, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Employment Type
Full Time
Start Date
Effective Immediately