Preschool Teacher

Orange County Head Start, Inc.Preschool TeacherJob Description Summary

MAKE AN IMPACT. CHANGE LIVES. END POVERTY.

Company Overview

We believe every child deserves an opportunity to succeed. Orange County Head Start, Inc. is a non-profit organization laser focused on breaking down walls of educational and other injustices that exist for children and families in poverty in contrast to their peers. We break down these walls by providing windows of opportunity using the Head Start and Early Head Start models. In order to meet the objectives of our mission, we are looking for what matters most - people - who share our purpose and mission to help children and families who are at a disadvantage. Being on our team at Orange County Head Start, Inc. means you are passionate about your career and helping your community. You can make a difference every day in a child's life here. Do you have the right purpose to make an impact on a child’s life and help them unleash their full potential while unleashing your own? The job Description indicates the major duties required, but does not include all the duties and qualifications required. OCHS is an equal opportunity employer.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate Degree and Child Development Teacher permit required.

Experience: Minimum of Six months as a teacher in an ECE of on-the-job training and/or work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. Experience shall be verified as having been performed satisfactorily, at least three hours per day for a minimum of 50 days in a six-month period, as a paid or volunteer staff member under the supervision of a person who would qualify as a teacher or director under California

Working as part of a team of professionals in a Head Start center a Teacher is responsible and accountable for overseeing the classroom environment and teaching children including preparation, instruction, evaluation, home visits, and parent conferences regarding children’s goals and progress toward school readiness and success in life.

We offer an hourly pay of $26.66 - $30.66 per hour with excellent benefits and the opportunity to serve young children and their families in Orange County.

Final filing date: Until FilledApply now to join our team! Submit an application, resume and transcripts to:

Orange County Head Start Inc.

2501 S. Pullman Street, Suite 100

Santa Ana, CA 92705

For further information and additional career opportunities, please visit the careers section on our website at or call our Human Resources Department at 714-241-8920.

Fax 949-596-8291

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