Head Start Classroom Aide

Pacific Clinics • Los Angeles, CA

60d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Aide works as a part of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom as needed. This position works with typically developing children and/or children with special needs/disabilities. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

Requirements

• Must have 12 units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from the core units Commission on Teaching Credentials (CTC)-equivalent to Child Development Associate (CDA).
• Maintain current DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Index Clearance.
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Demonstrated ability to work in Windows environment (including Word and Excel).
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy.

Nice To Haves

• 6 (six) units of infant/toddler courses preferred.
• Child Development Teacher Permit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, indoor and outdoor activities included in lesson plans.
• Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
• Helps supervise at mealtime, feeding and/or eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and social skills.
• Care for children in all daily caregiving routines including diapering/toileting, feeding, and napping.
• Visually supervises children at all times and provides care and safety in both indoor and outdoor center environments.
• Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
• Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, preparing snacks, making phone calls, etc.).
• Serves as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the assistant teacher or teacher.
• Works with assigned children with disabilities.
• Supports the work of the classroom staff and managers, supervisors in carrying out individuals plans for children with special needs.
• With direction from professional staff, follows Individualized Education Program (IEP)/ Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) designed for children with disabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• Retirement options
• Flex Spending, EAP
• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve
• Benefits eligibility starts on Day 1!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees