Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a positive impact on children's lives? Join our dedicated team as an Early Childhood Educator. In this role, you will provide exceptional care and education for children and their families. You will be responsible for implementing our comprehensive educational program in your assigned classroom, while supervising and guiding Instructional Assistants and Associate Teachers. Your work will support CAPSLO’s mission to deliver a high-quality, enriching educational experience for all enrolled children and their families.

We would love to hear from someone who:

• Teacher I :
  • Has an AA/AS
  • Has 24 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development
  • Has 6 months related teaching experience
  • RCCP, Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.
• Teacher II
  • BA/BS
  • 12 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development
  • 1 year related teaching experience
  • Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.
• Has Valid California Driver’s License and auto insurance
• Has Childrens Center Permit or qualify for an appropriate Childrens Center Permit prior to beginning employment and apply within 60 days of commencing employment.

As a Teacher You Will:

• Support the Center Supervisor in carrying out responsibilities at the Center.
• Coordinate and Conduct home visits and parent conferences as needed.
• Coordinate plans for the overall education plan for the center.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Plan and implement the curriculum and ensures the center environment is safe and offers children a wide variety of experiences.
• Participate in physical activities.
• Attend all staff meetings and required trainings.
• Perform other duties as needed

As a CAPSLO Employee you will receive:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance coverage, 100% covered by CAPSLO!
• 14 paid holidays, so you can always count on being off.
• Vacation time to relax, reconnect and recharge.
• Sick Time to rest and feel better or get to our doctor appointment.
• A generous match to your retirement contribution after your first six months.
• The opportunity to work alongside a team of individuals with the same goal… helping people, changing lives!
• And much more…

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire. 
• Must submit proof of current vaccination status for measles, pertussis, and influenza (or a current, signed influenza declination form) in compliance with SB 792.
• Must comply with the CAPSLO COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, either being fully vaccinated or sign a COVID-19 vaccination declination form.
• Must complete a health screening physical completed within 30 days prior to employment and a current TB skin test/Chest X-Ray. 
• Employment is contingent upon meeting all job requirements and background requirements: criminal history check (Inclusive of DOJ, FBI and Child Abuse), acknowledgement of child abuse reporting responsibility, criminal record statement (Form LIC508), etc. A criminal history clearance is required prior to employment. 
• Upon hire agency staff will check the Megan’s Law (or the current sexual predator website) to ensure each staff being hired is clear for employment. Program administrative staff will check the website annually to ensure all program staff are cleared to work. 
• Must meet the Head Start Performance Standards and State requirements. 
• Employment in Head Start, Early Head Start and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs is contingent upon approval of the Policy Council.

About us:

Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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About CAPSLO

CAPSLO is a nonprofit agency that focuses on helping people and changing lives through serving over 26,000 persons across Central and Southern California, the majority of whom live in San Luis Obispo County. We are committed to eliminating poverty by empowering individuals and families to achieve economic self-sufficiency through a comprehensive array of community-based programs that focus on: -high-quality early education and child care -accessible, affordable dependent care -addressing barriers to safe, affordable housing and basic needs -health services and education -resource connection and navigation Mission Statement Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County addresses the causes of poverty, empowering low-income people to achieve self-sufficiency through community-based collaborations and programs. The Promise of Community Action Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

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