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Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at
HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START
Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 0 – 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Children receive a broad array of health services including screenings and referrals, maintenance of immunization schedules, nutrition assessments and follow-ups, mental health assessments as part of initial screenings, and determination if any developmental or physical delays are present. Children receive health and dental services and have access to ongoing and acute and routine health and dental care. Enrolled children receive healthy meals, along with an assessment of their nutritional needs and the necessary follow-ups. Nutrition education is available for parents and incorporated into daily classroom activities for the children.
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
The Head Start Teacher Supervisor will provide oversight at a single location, ensuring children experience an environment that includes varied activities to help them develop socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child.
Specific duties include:
- Ensures implementation of the program curriculum for children enrolled in classes. Administers plans for individuals and group activities to stimulate learning and promote parent involvement in the children’s learning. Works cooperatively with Teacher(s), Assistant Teacher(s), and Family Advocate(s) to provide information and resources to enrolled families;
- Review end-of-the-month teacher paperwork for accuracy and to ensure timely submission of monthly paperwork and reports;
- Ensures that the curriculum plan implemented meets the needs of all children, families, and staff;
- Integrates various Head Start services, such as parent involvement, social services, nutrition, health, disabilities, and mental health into daily program activities;
- Oversees the physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children;
- Other duties as may be required to fulfill program mission.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
- Proof at the time of hire
- TB clearance within 6 months prior
- Annual Influenza vaccination (between Aug 1 – Dec 1)
- Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
- Health screening at the time of employment
- Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequently kneel and squat
- Ability to move quickly
EDUCATION:
- BA in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or closely related field
- Site Supervisor Child Development Permit (or in progress)
- 24 CD units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 2 years of teaching experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Management coursework
- Minimum 1 year of supervisor experience
- 4 years of teaching experience
- Knowledge of Head Start performance standards
- Knowledge of Creative curriculum
- Knowledge of Licensing regulations
- Familiarity with education/development software applications
- Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal)