Early Education Teacher Assistant

Modern HR•Culver City, CA

15h

About The Position

The teacher assistant is responsible to implement classroom activities, as needed. The teacher assistant will aid in the implementation of the daily schedule and routine, leading activities, developing nurturing relationships, and ensuring the safety, security, and supervision of clients. General Use daily classroom activities and routines as opportunities to promote children’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development Assist teachers in the development and implementation of a structured classroom environment, including implementation of age-appropriate curriculum (lesson plans) Always maintain required adult-child ratios in classroom Maintain constant supervision of children (remain within sight and sound of children at all times) Follow classroom policies and procedures to ensure the health and safety of children at all times Complete and report any symptoms of child abuse to supervisor and child abuse hotline (as a Mandated Reporter) Complete daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of the children Assist with functioning and monitoring of nutrition and food service (following CACFP guidelines) Report all staffing and classroom concerns to supervisor in a timely manner Classroom Supervise classroom routines which includes toileting, diapering, food preparation, and transitions, observations, DRDP, screener, home visits/get to know you meetings Assist in keeping the classroom organized and arranged appropriately Assist in organizing classroom materials to carry out activities Model appropriate behaviors for children as well as other adults in the classroom (including but not limited to interns, teaching and substitute staff, and volunteers) Provide functional training and guidance to interns, substitutes and volunteers assigned to the classroom Utilize developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques in the classroom, as needed, to guide and support children’s needs Keep teachers and the Head of Educational Excellence or other Center Management informed of problems that arise in the classroom Follow the proper procedures when releasing children during pick up time Relationships with Parents/Legal Guardians Assist teachers in creating a classroom environment that encourages parent participation Assist teachers in maintaining open and positive communication with parents/legal guardians Report any issues or concerns that arise in communication with parents/legal guardians Team Build positive communication and cooperate with other staff to create and maintain a professional atmosphere Cooperate with staff members regarding program decisions Communicate with staff members regarding issues concerning children and/or their parent/legal guardian Follow through with program decisions, plans, and expectations Professional Development Participate in requested staff meetings and development programs at the Center and obtain yearly and/or ongoing training as required by licensing and Early Education department at Allies Participate in ongoing development and evaluation of the center’s goals and objectives Complete yearly performance evaluation

Requirements

Twelve (12) Child Development/ECE units or CDA and Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Associate Teacher Permit
At least (3) three semester units related to infant and toddler development acceptable to meeting licensing requirements with passing grades of “C” or better; Must be willing to obtain infant/toddler units if not already obtained
Required, at least six (6) months to two (2) years’ work experience with preschool and/or infant/toddler in a licensed center, preferred
Pediatric CPR & First Aid certification
Good verbal and writing skills and ability to write reports
Passionate about learning and possesses curiosity about issues affecting children and families
All employees, regardless of position, serve as role models for children and families who are served by our agency.
In accordance with our “team” philosophy, the person filling this position may be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
Staff must believe in and act in accordance with both the Agency’s and the program’s mission/vision statements, adopted theoretical frameworks, and philosophy.
Fingerprint background clearance (DOJ, FBI & Child Abuse Clearance Index), or approved exemption
Successful completion of pre-employment physical, PPD test/risk assessment, proof of Covid-19 vaccination, immunizations for pertussis, measles and influenza (can decline)
Access to reliable transportation required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred but is not required

Responsibilities

Implement classroom activities, as needed.
Aid in the implementation of the daily schedule and routine
Lead activities
Develop nurturing relationships
Ensure the safety, security, and supervision of clients
Use daily classroom activities and routines as opportunities to promote children’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development
Assist teachers in the development and implementation of a structured classroom environment, including implementation of age-appropriate curriculum (lesson plans)
Maintain required adult-child ratios in classroom
Maintain constant supervision of children (remain within sight and sound of children at all times)
Follow classroom policies and procedures to ensure the health and safety of children at all times
Complete and report any symptoms of child abuse to supervisor and child abuse hotline (as a Mandated Reporter)
Complete daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of the children
Assist with functioning and monitoring of nutrition and food service (following CACFP guidelines)
Report all staffing and classroom concerns to supervisor in a timely manner
Supervise classroom routines which includes toileting, diapering, food preparation, and transitions, observations, DRDP, screener, home visits/get to know you meetings
Assist in keeping the classroom organized and arranged appropriately
Assist in organizing classroom materials to carry out activities
Model appropriate behaviors for children as well as other adults in the classroom (including but not limited to interns, teaching and substitute staff, and volunteers)
Provide functional training and guidance to interns, substitutes and volunteers assigned to the classroom
Utilize developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques in the classroom, as needed, to guide and support children’s needs
Keep teachers and the Head of Educational Excellence or other Center Management informed of problems that arise in the classroom
Follow the proper procedures when releasing children during pick up time
Assist teachers in creating a classroom environment that encourages parent participation
Assist teachers in maintaining open and positive communication with parents/legal guardians
Report any issues or concerns that arise in communication with parents/legal guardians
Build positive communication and cooperate with other staff to create and maintain a professional atmosphere
Cooperate with staff members regarding program decisions
Communicate with staff members regarding issues concerning children and/or their parent/legal guardian
Follow through with program decisions, plans, and expectations
Participate in requested staff meetings and development programs at the Center and obtain yearly and/or ongoing training as required by licensing and Early Education department at Allies
Participate in ongoing development and evaluation of the center’s goals and objectives
Complete yearly performance evaluation