LSACC - Teacher Assistant

Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists•Riverside, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

LSACC is seeking an Assistant Teacher to join their team. This is a part-time position reporting to the Children's Center Director. The role involves assisting the lead teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. The Assistant Teacher will be responsible for supervising children, supporting their learning and development, maintaining a clean and orderly classroom, and communicating effectively with parents and colleagues. This position requires a commitment to professional growth and adherence to school policies and licensing regulations.

Requirements

A two-year degree in Early Childhood.
Minimum of 12 ECE units while actively enrolled in ECE classes toward at least the PUC Professional Achievement Recognition certification, level 2 or higher.
Has knowledge of and understands Title 22 licensing.
Meets the requirements for a physical exam, testing (Dtap, MMR, TB, CPR) and background check.
Evidence of emotional maturity, stability and physical well-being.
Evidence of good judgement and problem-solving skills.
Skillful at providing safe supervision and awareness of student’s environment at all times.
Ability to communicate with parents, colleagues and director in an open, friendly and professional manner.
Ability to recognize and record significant individual and group behaviors.
Ability to create and maintain a clean, orderly and safe learning environment.
Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to young children.

Responsibilities

Reports to work on time and follows schedules as assigned.
Is familiar with local personnel procedural policies (e.g. sick leave, requesting time off).
Is familiar with local school handbook and SECC Early Childhood Employee handbook (purple book).
Will be a team player and work with other staff with positive attitude and open communication.
Demonstrate responsive customer service.
Assists lead teacher in anything requested (e.g. bulletin boards, snack time, indoor or outdoor transitions and activities, etc.).
Wears appropriate, comfortable and modest clothing in preparation for a variety of activities.
Understands they are a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and report findings to the appropriate authorities.
Willing to take professional growth classes or workshops to acquire and maintain a state permit of PUC certification.
Attend staff meetings or other preschool programs as requested by the director.
Be willing to take direction and feedback from head teacher or director.
Supervise all activities to ensure child’s safety at all times.
Interact with children in a caring manner, encouraging their involvement in activities.
Make sure no child is ever left alone.
Control children in group setting with firm, yet caring guidance.
Be willing to diaper or help children clean themselves.
Assist lead teacher when requested in creating developmentally engaging lesson plans that meet the emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs of students.
Assist in preparing materials needed in the classroom and for curriculum.
Observe and record significant individual or group behavior in a timely manner and report to the lead teacher.
Keep classroom clean, safe, orderly and visually appealing for emotional and intellectual development.
Treat each child with respect using appropriate and positive discipline measures when needed and work with other teachers for consistency.
Assist with set up or clean up before and after an activity.
Perform opening and closing tasks as requested if present during those times.