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Teacher, Early Head Start

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Teacher, Early Head Start

Education Center Supervisor

University Relations/School for Early Childhood Education **Job Location:** USC’s School for Early Childhood Education is dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality early childhood education services to children and their families in the South Los Angeles area. Founded in 1970 as a teaching school for future early-childhood professionals, the USC School for Early Childhood Education (USC SECE) seeks to promote school readiness, health
utrition, mental wellness, and family engagement. Today, our licensed Head Start and Early Head Start centers serve more than 500 infants and pre-school children and their parents each year. We are seeking enthusiastic, creative, dynamic, and team-oriented individuals who enjoy working with children while fostering a supportive learning environment.The Teacher, Early Head Start (EHS) is responsible for initiating, planning, and implementing education program within the classroom in accordance with the policies procedures and philosophy of Head Start Federal and State regulations. With the assistance of assigned program staff, this role facilitates the personal care, learning, and development of a group of infants or toddlers under the age of three years old.**Responsibilities and Duties:**Diaper-changing duties are required for Early Head Start (EHS). Prepare and conduct parent-teacher conferences and home visits for each child in the assigned classroom environment/setting according to the schedule of requirements.

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Site Supervisor, Associate Director, Assistant Director, and Administration.**Minimum Qualifications:**1 year of experience in classroom.Demonstrated written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency with the internet and computer applications/software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Windows).**Preferred Qualifications:**2 years of experience in classroom.Ability to create and implement daily curriculum plans.

Ability to work well harmoniously in a multi-cultural team.

Ability to promote a feeling of security and trust in infants and toddlers, and preschool age children by being warm, supportive, and comforting.

**Physical Requirements:****Pre-Employment Requirements:**The hourly rate range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent , and you will be a member of the Trojan Family

- the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work.
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