LSACC - Teacher Assistant
Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists•Riverside, CA
•$20 - $24•Onsite
About The Position
The Assistant Teacher will support the lead teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. This role involves direct interaction with children, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining classroom order. The position requires a commitment to professional growth and adherence to licensing regulations.
Requirements
- A two-year degree in Early Childhood Education.
- 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 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 up.
- 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 and monitor their use.
- Observe and record significant individual or group behavior in a timely manner and report findings.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
