State Preschool Position)

Foundation for Early Childhood Education•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Aide assists the teaching team in daily classroom plans according to the established curriculum by planning and implementing individualized lesson plans for the children. This role assists in providing a healthy and safe environment for children and integrates families into the educational program. The aide will also assist with parent/teacher conferences and home visits twice a year, and help maintain records pertinent to individual children and classroom activities through the implementation of CLASS and School Readiness measures.

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.
Ability to provide responsive and nurturing teacher-child interactions.
Ability 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, 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.
Provides children with a learning environment and varied experiences to help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally.
Attends orientation(s), training(s) of educational program, conferences, and workshops as required.

Benefits

ACA Compliant Medical
Aflac
Dental
Life
Vision plans
13 Paid Holidays
14 Paid Sick leave
16 Hours of Personal Necessity (PN) Hours
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)