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Community Development Institute Head Start

Lead Teacher

Pay: $30.32/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Aptos, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$42,713 / year median in California

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Location:

Baskin Center 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003

Base Hourly Pay:

$ 30.32 per hour Weeks per

Year:

Hours Per Week:

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 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.