School Age Teacher Assistant

Associated Students • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

Under the general supervision, the School Age Student Assistant Teacher’s primary responsibilities are to provide safe and appropriate care, guidance, and supervision of children. This includes developing interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively and respectfully with children. The Student Assistant Teacher carries out responsibilities required by daily routines and assigned tasks such as but not limited to meal times, toileting procedures, care and supervision of equipment and supplies, housekeeping tasks. Under the guidance of the head teachers, the Assistant Teacher helps set up a safe and nurturing environment that provides, support, comfort, challenge, and predictability for children.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled at California State University, Long Beach in at least six units with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and making satisfactory progress in a degree program.
• Minimum or no previous experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• General working knowledge of the Associated Students, its programs, activities and services.
• Reading, writing, mathematical and reasoning abilities appropriate to the position.
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with children and is able to demonstrate respect for and acceptance of children.
• Must be capable of working under pressure and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Must demonstrate eagerness and capacity to learn.
• Appointment to this position is contingent upon successful completion of a fingerprint background check (live scan). ASI reserves the right to use findings of a background check to make employment decisions in accordance with California Government Code §12952.
• Must meet state health requirements: physical exam, tuberculosis test (every 5 years), TDAP (every 10 years), Immunization Record (MMR), and flu shot (annually or sign waiver).
• Completion of Healthy School Act (every year).
• Mandated Reporting Training (every 2 years).

Responsibilities

• Establishes relationships and demonstrates skills with children.
• Develops and demonstrates effective communication and teamwork skills
• Creates and maintains a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
• Engages in personal development and participates in the development of the program,
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with parents.
• Plans, prepares, and carries out activities with children
• Observes children and produces records of observations.
• Prepares and maintains records, reports, and checklists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed