Under direct supervision, will provide care for infants and toddlers in the assigned group(s) and will plan, supervise, and implement the education program within the classroom in accordance with policies, procedures, and philosophy of MAAC Child Development Program’s Early Head Start. Early Head Start is a federally funded program for eligible and special needs children 0 – 3 years and pregnant women.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION
Lead Teacher:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Twelve (12) units in Early Childhood Education (ECE), including core units required, and three (3) units in infant/toddler course work.
• One (1) year experience with children 0-3 years old in a child care setting.
Lead Teacher I:
• AA Degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with a minimum of twenty-four (24) units in Early Childhood Education (ECE), including core units required, and three (3) units in infant/toddler course work.
• One (1) year experience with children 0-3 years old in a child care setting.
Lead Teacher II:
• BA Degree with emphasis in Early Childhood Education or Child Development that would require a minimum of 24 units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development including core units required, and three (3) units in infant/toddler course work.
• One (1) year experience with children 0-3 years old in a child care setting.
• Completion of supervised student teaching OR experience teaching preschool age children.
Lead Teacher and Lead Teacher I and Lead Teacher II additional requirements:
• Must have and maintain a State of California Child Development Associate Level Permit or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Valid CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certifications must be obtained within first two months (2) of employment and maintained throughout employment (paid, designated training available through MAAC). In the event employees do not attend the scheduled training, they must obtain the cards through outside resources and costs will not be reimbursed. The certifications must be obtained and maintained within prescribed timelines.