Welcome to our Employment Page!

To ensure a successful interim management experience for the children and the families in the communities we serve, we want to hire the best staff. We have openings throughout the country based on where we are needed. Please review our list below and if we are in your community, we hope you find a position that fits into your career path because Head Start has so much to offer!

P.S. CDI HS cares about the health of our staff and families and has implemented measures as recommended by the CDC to maintain a safe and healthy work place.

Furthermore, after checking out our website, if you have a career-related inquiry, please contact us at: cdi@cdiheadstart.org

JOBS: Santa Cruz County, CA

Lead Teacher

Location: Natural Bridges 255 Swift Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060              Apply For this Job      Aplicar en español

Base Hourly Pay: $ 30.13 per hour
Weeks per Year: 52
Hours Per Week: 40

Job Description:

We are looking to employ a qualified Lead Teacher, who has a passion for instilling values in young children in our Early Head Start program. The Infant/Toddler Teacher should possess high energy and the ability to handle the demands of babies and toddlers with different personalities and needs. As a minimum requirement, an AA or BA degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development and at least one year of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. Applicant must meet state licensing requirements.

Must complete all trainings required by child care licensing, including but not limited to 
the following: 
a. Ongoing Training: Staff must participate in annual training on child safety, mandated 
reporting, and emergency procedures (Title 22, §101216.2). 
b. Mandated Reporting: All employees are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse 
or neglect (Title 22, §101212(d)) 

 

Benefits:

•         Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave
•         Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
•         $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees)
•         $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees)
•         Paid Holidays
•         Paid Spring Break and Winter Break
•         Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs.
•         Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
•         Paid trainings
•         Employee Assistance Program
•         Employee discount benefit program (LifeMart)
•         $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
•         Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel

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CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.