Early Education Center Aide I (Substitute)

Los Angeles Unified School District

12d • $27 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Education Division provides high quality early education programs to maximize school readiness. Early Education Center Aide I (Substitute) positions are utilized to support three different programs of Early Childhood Education (ECE) centers, the California State Preschool Programs (CSPP), and the California School Age Families Education (Cal-SAFE) program. Early Childhood Education (ECE) centers provide high quality developmentally appropriate preschool programs that address the social-emotional, physical and cognitive needs of approximately 10,000 preschool children between two-four years of age. We currently have 84 full day early childhood education center programs on a year-round calendar. California State Preschool Programs (CSPP) are three-hour educational programs that provide personalized learning experiences for children ages three and four years old. These programs are currently located at 62 early education centers, elementary schools and adult schools and follow a traditional school year calendar. California School Age Families Education (Cal-SAFE) Program is a comprehensive, integrated, community-linked, school-based program that serves expecting and parenting students and their infants and toddlers. The Program is designed to improve the educational experience, increase the availability of support services for enrolled teen parents, and provide childcare and development services for their children. The four Infant Centers offer services to 60 infant/toddlers ages six weeks to two and a half years during the high school's instructional time, usually six hours per day for 180 days per year. This recruitment is specifically for part-time positions as an Early Ed Center Aide I (Substitute).

Requirements

• High school diploma or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency or evidence of 45 hours of work experience in an Early Ed Center classroom as part of the District Career and Transition Center.
• Proof of the following immunizations: influenza (flu shot), pertussis (whooping cough, may appear on immunization records as DTap or Tdap), and measles (MMR). Proof of vaccinations will be required at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and write English
• Willingness to set-up classroom materials, paints, sand table, water play, manipulatives, etc.
• Ability to sit on the floor with students
• Supervise and assist children with hygiene
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 10-15 lbs.
• Ability to lift preschool children
• Knowledge of child development principles
• Knowledge of safety rules, hygiene habits, and conditions that may affect children

Responsibilities

• Assists a teacher in the supervision and implementation of developmental instructional activities for preschool and/or school-age children.
• Assists in providing experiences to promote the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and language development of children.
• Organizes and implements small group activities according to a teacher's lesson plan.
• Sets up indoor/outdoor instructional materials and equipment according to a teacher's lesson plan.
• Monitors and enforces safety rules and appropriate standards of behavior.
• Prepares instructional displays and materials under the direction of a teacher.
• Accompanies children on curricular trips.
• Conducts daily health screening of children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED