Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant

Palmdale School District•Palmdale, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATION PROCESS. IT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME, WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. Assist teacher, at an assigned center or site, with related instructional activities designed to stimulate learning. Support the teacher in the care and supervision of students.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
High School Diploma or GED certificate required
Successful completion of twelve (12) units college level Early Childhood Development education (including core courses such as child/human growth & development, child/family/community relations, and programs/curriculum) with current enrollment in an accredited Early Childhood Education program to completion of twenty-four (24) units within two (2) years; such individuals must be enrolled each semester or quarter in an educational program until the 24 units have been completed
Hold or qualify for a Child Development "Associate" Teacher Permit (or higher permit). May be required to hold or present proof of application for the Associate Teacher Permit to qualify as required by the Early Childhood Education program
Possession of any One of the following: a) Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or enrolled in a CDA program, or b) Associate's degree (in any area), or enrolled in a program leading to such a degree, or c) Baccalaureate's degree (in any area), or enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.
Proof of Education Completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement for the position.
Applicants MUST upload official college transcripts AND the Child Development "Associate" Teacher Permit for attachment to the application prior to submitting.
If you are in the process of obtaining your Child Development "Associate" Teacher Permit, you MUST upload proof of the submitted permit application.
If official college transcripts and proof of Child Development "Associate" Teacher permit are not attached, the application will be disqualified.
A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance.

Nice To Haves

current enrollment in an accredited Early Childhood Education program to completion of twenty-four (24) units within two (2) years
enrolled in a CDA program
enrolled in a program leading to such a degree

Responsibilities

Assist teacher in implementing educational and developmental activities for children.
Assist with planning of curriculum.
Assist with child's personal, physical needs, meals and snacks, safety, etc.
Assume leadership role in absence of teacher.
Confer with appropriate staff member prior to intervention in any potentially stressful family situations.
Participate in case conferences as requested.
Perform paperwork tasks as required; maintain confidentiality of records and information on Head Start families.
Develop skills in methods of teaching.
Take more responsibility in educational and developmental processes.
Attend and participate in weekly center meetings.
Assume a degree of responsibility for updating bulletin boards.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.