Early Learning Teacher Aide

About the position

The Early Learning Teacher Aide, under the direction of the Early Learning Master Teacher, assists the Early Learning Associate Teacher with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the educational needs of preschool-aged children. This role involves assisting with instruction to individuals and small groups in the Early Learning Program and helping with the preparation of instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in all activities, in the classroom, on the playground, during snack time, and on field trips.
• Assist with planning, preparing, and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs of preschool-aged children.
• Support with direction of group activities with students as assigned.
• Maintain a positive, nurturing environment, which respects culture and diversity.
• Participate with children and encourage their involvement in activities.
• Observe and redirect student behavior according to approved procedures.
• Set up and cleanup work areas and eating areas.
• Operate audio-visual equipment.
• Assist children with washing as needed; assist children with toileting, changing those who have experienced toileting accidents; assist students in developing self-help skills.
• Assist with preparing instructional materials as directed by the supervisor.
• Assist students in developing language skills.
• Maintain a clean, safe, attractive, and positive learning environment, which assists children in making a positive transition from home to preschool.
• Communicate materials needs to associate teacher and manager.
• Maintain a caring, clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly classroom environment.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of 6 units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Current or eligible to obtain an Associate Teachers Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) to include fifteen (12) postsecondary semester or twenty-four (24) completed postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development (3 units in Infant & Toddler as desired) is desirable.
• Prior experience working with preschool aged children is desirable.
• Must pass background check.
• TB test clearance to be renewed every two years.
• Current certification in Pediatric CPR/First Aid.
• Comply with immunization, background check standards and other required screenings as mandated by Human Resources.
• Must be biliterate in Vietnamese.

Nice-to-haves

• 3 units in Infant & Toddler as desired.
• Prior experience working with preschool aged children is desirable.