Head Start Teacher — East/Central Los Angeles

Job overview

The Head Start Teacher — East/Central Los Angeles is an onsite, full-time role in Los Angeles, CA. Pay is $26.90–$28.31 per hour. The position supports Volunteers of America Los Angeles’ Head Start and Early Head Start programs for children ages 0–5 and their families. The teacher creates age-appropriate learning experiences that support children’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Through classroom planning, developmental assessment, and family involvement, the role contributes to children’s social competence and readiness for kindergarten and beyond.

What you'll do

• Plan and implement morning and afternoon classroom curriculum
• lead individual and group activities
• encourage parent involvement
• collaborate with a co-teacher and Family Advocate
• maintain children’s records and monthly paperwork
• observe, screen, and assess development
• and set goals based on children’s individual needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

head start teacher

early head start

full-time

onsite

los angeles ca

voala

early childhood education

child development

classroom curriculum

family engagement

developmental assessment

$26.90–$28.31/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Why this role

The role serves children ages 0–5 through Head Start and Early Head Start and requires an associate degree or related education, 24 early childhood education or child development units, and eligibility for a Child Development Teacher Permit.

About the employer

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Education Programs. Sector: 92.