Lead Primary Caregiver

Description

EXEMPT: No SALARY LEVEL
: $24.50-$26.25 per hour DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Education LOCATION: Sonoma County Early Head Start Centers

REPORTS TO: Area Supervisor HOURS
: FT M-F 40 hours per week

APPROVAL DATE: 08/25/2024 APPROVED BY: HR Director

Our Mission: Sonoma CAN is a catalyst of equitable transformation, aligning partners and resources to implement values-based, data-driven, community-led solutions that help families reach their full potential.

Our Vision: We see our Sonoma County transformed into an empowered community of thriving families where every child is raised with joy, justice, and connection.

Our Promise: Sonoma CAN 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.

At Sonoma Community Action Network (Sonoma

CAN), we believe that a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthen our team and help us better serve our community. We are committed to fair hiring practices and a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the opportunity to grow professionally.

We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. Our hiring process complies with all federal, state, and local laws related to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals who meet the qualifications to apply.

The pay for this position ranges from $24.50 to $26.25 per hour, depending on experience. Sonoma CAN offers a generous benefits package available on the first day of the month after your date of hire that includes:

• Medical insurance through Kaiser or Sutter is 80-95% paid by the employer for employee premiums, plus 50% paid by the employer for dependent coverage
• Elective dental, vision insurance, FSA, and Accident insurance
• Employer-paid $10k of life insurance with expandable options
• Employer-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) plan with a 2% contribution and an additional 1% matched contribution after one year of service
• Employee assistance program, Cal Perks
• 3 weeks vacation (paid during Spring and Winter school breaks) increases at 6 years of service
• 96 hours of sick time per year (4 hours accrued per pay period) based on full-time work
• 1 floating personal day
• 16 paid holidays

Under the direction of the Area Supervisor, the Lead Primary Caregiver administers Early Head Start center operations, coordinates activities for infants and toddlers as guided by Head Start Performance Standards, adheres to procedures and policies, and follows California State Community Care Licensing regulations. This position is responsible for the daily operations and oversight of the assigned center. This position will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Agency’s policies and applicable federal and state laws.

• Coordinate and monitor the work of center staff, volunteers, and parents
• Supervise and support all children in the classroom
• Supervise:
  Primary Caregiver, Classroom Assistant, and any other assigned staff
• Adhere to the Child Assessment/Observation System & Family Partnership System Timeline
• Ensure and participate in a minimum of 2 parent home visits and two conferences per child. The first home visit is done in partnership with the Family Outreach Worker
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations with good judgment
• Assess children, develop individualized routines, and develop developmentally appropriate plans and curriculum
• Have meaningful, respectful conversations with children throughout each day
• Plan and facilitate daily learning…