Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher at Sacramento Employment and Training Agency SETA Head Start
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Under general supervision, the Early Head Start Educator is responsible for the planning, and implementation of individualized home based and center based programs for a specific number of infants/toddlers and their families.
Requirements / Qualifications
We are looking for an Infant Toddler Lead Teacher to provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for toddlers while they are in the Head Start environment. Provide support to parents in their role as primary caretakers and educators of their children and encourage their involvement in all aspects of the program. The Infant Toddler Lead Teacher reports to the Site Supervisor in a center-based program and an Education Coordinator (Supervisory) in the home based program. Possession of a current Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher as issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, including a minimum of three (3) units infant/toddler development coursework. OR An Associate, Bachelor's or advanced degree in early childhood education and three (3) units of infant/toddler development coursework; OR An Associate degree in a field related to early childhood education and possession of a Associate Teacher Permit or higher as verified by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, plus three (3) units of infant/toddler development coursework; OR A Bachelor's or advanced degree in any field and possession of a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher as verified by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, plus three (3) units of infant/toddler development coursework.
College transcripts (unofficial accepted), college diploma and teaching permit must be submitted when applying for the Lead Teacher - Infant Toddler position.
Requirements / Qualifications
We are looking for an Infant Toddler Lead Teacher to provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for toddlers while they are in the Head Start environment. Provide support to parents in their role as primary caretakers and educators of their children and encourage their involvement in all aspects of the program. The Infant Toddler Lead Teacher reports to the Site Supervisor in a center-based program and an Education Coordinator (Supervisory) in the home based program. Possession of a current Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher as issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, including a minimum of three (3) units infant/toddler development coursework. OR An Associate, Bachelor's or advanced degree in early childhood education and three (3) units of infant/toddler development coursework; OR An Associate degree in a field related to early childhood education and possession of a Associate Teacher Permit or higher as verified by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, plus three (3) units of infant/toddler development coursework; OR A Bachelor's or advanced degree in any field and possession of a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher as verified by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, plus three (3) units of infant/toddler development coursework.
College transcripts (unofficial accepted), college diploma and teaching permit must be submitted when applying for the Lead Teacher - Infant Toddler position.
Comments and Other Information
EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be:
a. At least one (1) year of successful work experience in an infant/toddler program or in a Head Start program, Early Head Start program, and/or home visiting program.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a current First Aid Certificate and CPR Training Certificate (may be obtained within three (3) months of employment). Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C Driver’s License is required. A good driving record of at least three (3) years duration, as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents, is required. Readily available transportation and minimum insurance as required by law.
Comments and Other Information
EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be:
a. At least one (1) year of successful work experience in an infant/toddler program or in a Head Start program, Early Head Start program, and/or home visiting program.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a current First Aid Certificate and CPR Training Certificate (may be obtained within three (3) months of employment). Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C Driver’s License is required. A good driving record of at least three (3) years duration, as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents, is required. Readily available transportation and minimum insurance as required by law.