Classroom Assistant

Sonoma Community Action Network•Santa Rosa, CA

9d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

With supervision, assist teaching staff in planning and implementing routines for infants and toddlers; assist with food service in the center; assist in communication with non-English-speaking families, as guided by Head Start Performance Standards, Service Area Written Plans, Procedures, and Policies, and California State Community Care Licensing regulations. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the Agency’s policies and applicable federal and state laws.

Requirements

6 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Early Childhood Development (ECD) in the general areas of child/human growth and development, child, family, and community, and program curriculum, OR A California Children's Center Permit/Child Development Associate Teacher Permit.
Six months of teaching experience in an infant/toddler/pre-school classroom
High School diploma or GED or equivalent
Prior to beginning work, must be able to pass the Community Care Licensing criminal record clearance, must be up to date on immunizations, and have a current (within one year) TB clearance and Health Screening Report.
Willingness to complete Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and Health and Safety Course
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of child development
Understanding of the principles of bilingual and multicultural education
Basic personal computer skills with word processing and email experience
Basic oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of and sensitivity to culturally diverse groups and persons from low-income families
Basic skills in reading, analyzing, and interpreting procedures and governmental regulations
Basic ability to write reports and correspondence.
Basic ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from parents, children, and staff
Basic ability to add, subtract, multiply & divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions & decimals
Basic ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations with good judgment
Basic ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Highly dependable, takes initiative, has good judgment, and is able to function with minimal supervision
A sincere interest in the development of all children and in building partnerships with families

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English & Spanish is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

With direction, implement meal service and clean-up for Early Head Start classes
Follow instructions for finishing, holding, and storing foods to assure optimal safety and quality of meals at the center
Actively participate in the distance learning model of instruction when required
Assist Lead and primary caregivers in implementing routines for infants and toddlers; assist in diapering routines
Assist with special and ongoing projects relevant to classroom activities
Assist in communications with non-English speaking families, including but not limited to, classroom activities and home visits
Has meaningful, respectful conversations with children throughout each day
Encourages language development in children in the primary and secondary languages
Serve as a classroom substitute on an emergency basis and cover breaks for other staff as needed
Promote good health and nutrition and provide an environment that contributes to the prevention of illness; share in daily cleaning and sanitizing procedures
Follow the regular cleaning schedule of food service equipment and area to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary area, as approved by the Food Service Supervisor and/or Nutrition Manager
Ensures food service supplies are ordered in a timely manner
Maintains warm, friendly, and professional working relationships with children, parents, and coworkers
Assist in the maintenance of appropriate records for food service activities
Ensure confidentiality of client information and records
Assists in the screenings and observations of children
Assume specific assignments, as required by the supervisor
Participate in trainings and meetings, as required
Participate in the team-building process within the program by using established communication channels in a constructive and productive manner that enhances the team effort
The health, safety, and supervision of children in the program is essential; therefore, every employee is responsible for the care and supervision of children while they are present at the center
Other relevant duties as assigned

Benefits

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, CalPerks
3 weeks paid time off (winter and spring breaks)
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