State Preschool Position)

Foundation for Early Childhood Education•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Aide (Entry-Level) position is a full-time, part-year, non-exempt, and union role within the Early Head Start/Head Start/State Preschool program. The primary function is to assist the teaching team in daily classroom activities, including implementing individualized lesson plans, maintaining a healthy and safe environment, and integrating families into the educational program. The role also involves assisting with parent-teacher conferences, home visits, and maintaining records pertinent to individual children and classroom activities.

Requirements

Eligibility to Work: All potential employees will be asked to present supporting documents establishing proof of identity and employment eligibility upon completing the I-9 Form.
Medical Examination: Must submit a medical examination demonstrating capability to perform the type of work required and must submit a tuberculosis exam.
Proof of the following immunizations: Influenza (wavier form is available upon request), Measles (MMR), and Pertussis TDAP (Whooping Cough).
Fingerprint Clearances: All potential employees will be subject to fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Child Abuse Index (CACI), prior to starting employment.
Must have the use of an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California’s Driver’s License or have reliable transportation.
Failure to meet medical standards and/or criminal record clearance may result in withdrawal of job appointment.
Ability to provide responsive and nurturing teacher-child interactions, and to plan and implement learning experiences.
Ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment data.
Promote children’s progress across the standards as described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.
Able to work cooperatively and constructively with other adults and is open to constructive feedback.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED.
Associate degree or enrolled in a program in early childhood education, child development, or related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accreditation association recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
At least 6 months of paid or volunteer experience working with young children.

Responsibilities

Assists the teaching team in daily classroom plans in accordance with the established curriculum.
Plans and implements individualized lesson plans for the children.
Assists and provides a healthy and safe environment for children.
Integrates families into the educational program.
Assists with parent/teacher conferences and home visits twice a year.
Assists with records pertinent to individual information about children in the group and classroom activities through the implementation of CLASS and School Readiness measures.
Assists, prepares, and maintains necessary and mandated records including ongoing assessments, DRDP Observations, and emergency cards.
Participates in a variety of staff and educational development activities.
Assists the teaching team in implementing safety rules and supervises activities of children to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Assists children during snack and mealtimes and demonstrates appropriate dental and personal hygiene.
Assists in cleaning and maintaining an orderly learning environment for indoor and outdoor environments.
Conducts daily inspection of indoor and outdoor facilities and removes debris and hazardous and unsafe equipment and materials.
Cooperates with the team learning activities and shares responsibility for art, songs, games, dramatic play, and other appropriate activities for children.
Integrates the educational aspects of the various Head Start components in the daily program of activities.
Observes the daily health condition of the children and reports results to the teacher.
Participates in team meetings, parent conferences, and home visits.
Provide children with a learning environment and the varied experiences which will help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development toward the overall goal of social competence.
Attends orientation(s), training(s) of educational program, conferences, and workshops as required.

Benefits

ACA Compliant Medical
Aflac
Dental plans
Life plans
Vision plans
13 Paid Holidays
14 Paid Sick leave
16 Hours of Personal Necessity
Paid Vacation: (1 week) Spring Break, (1 week) Thanksgiving, and (2 weeks) Winter Break
Employer Funded 401(k) Plan - Foundation contributes 8.5% after one year of service following eligibility requirements
Free Employee Assistance Program(s)