CDI Head Start Careers
Santa Cruz County, CA

CS/Lead Teacher

Location: The Farm Head Start 3060 Cunnison Ln., Soquel, CA 95073              Apply for this Job      Aplicar en espaƱol

Base Hourly Pay: $ 34.01 per hour
Weeks per Year: 52
Hours Per Week: 40

Job Description:

We are looking to hire a dedicated and experienced Center Supervisor/Lead Teacher to oversee the day-to-day activities of our Head Start centers and ensure that local, state, and federal childcare requirements are met. In addition, this role will be collaborating with a team of teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure that our students receive the best education we can provide. To be successful as a Center Supervisor/Lead Teacher, applicant should be someone with a deep understanding of what it takes to teach young children in Head Start effectively. As a minimum requirement, applicant must have a current infant/toddler CDA with at least two years of experience working with young children and families (for Infant Toddler Lead Teacher) or Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (for Preschool Lead Teacher). Equivalent education will be considered. Applicant must meet state licensing requirements.

PAY RATE:

BA / AA - $2,720.80 Bi-Weekly

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

Interested? To find out more, please visit: https://cdiheadstart.org/santacruzcounty/program-page/careers/

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.

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