Early Head Start Teacher II

Job overview

The Early Head Start Teacher II role is onsite in Los Angeles, CA, with compensation of $24.85–$28.82 per hour. The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation’s Education Services Component supports children’s development and helps parents reinforce learning at home. The teacher plans and delivers developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s strengths, observations, and assessments. The role supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth while partnering with families and maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

What you'll do

• Plan and implement individual and group activities and weekly lesson plans
• supervise children and maintain classroom safety
• conduct daily health checks
• document observations and developmental progress
• support children with special needs and implement applicable service plans
• conduct parent conferences and home visits
• communicate with families, including in their primary language when possible
• coordinate classroom routines, volunteers, supplies, and required program documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early head start teacher ii

early childhood education

child development

early head start

bilingual english-spanish

los angeles ca

full-time

lesson planning

family engagement

maof

$24.85–$28.82/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and sick time, 12 paid holidays, bereavement and jury duty leave, medical, dental, and vision insurance paid 100% by MAOF, 403(b) with 5% employer match, life insurance, pet insurance, professional development, employee assistance program, referral bonus, and other discounts and benefits.

Why this role

Requires an associate degree in Early Childhood Education and/or Child Development and current coursework toward a bachelor’s degree; California Children’s Center Permit or Child Development Teacher Permit; two years of paid experience with children ages 0–5; and English-Spanish bilingual ability.

About the employer

MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.