Substitute Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant

Palmdale School District•Palmdale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATION PROCESS. IT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME, WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. FUNDAMENTAL OBJECTIVE : Assist teacher, at an assigned center or site, with related instructional activities designed to stimulate learning . Support the teacher in the care and supervision of students.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
High School Diploma or GED certificate required
Successful completion of a minimum of six (6) units college level Early Childhood Development education (including core courses such as child/human growth & development, child/family/community relations, and programs/curriculum)
Current enrollment in an accredited Early Childhood Education program to the successful completion of a minimum of twelve (12) units within two (2) years; such individuals must be enrolled each semester or quarter in an educational program until the twelve (12) units have been completed.
Proof of Education Completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement for the position.
Valid picture identification is required prior to admittance for the exam.

Nice To Haves

Some preschool instructional assistant experience desired.

Responsibilities

Assist teacher in implementing educational and developmental activities for children.
Assist with planning of curriculum.
Assist with child's personal, physical needs, meals and snacks, safety, etc.
Assume leadership role in absence of teacher.
Confer with appropriate staff member prior to intervention in any potentially stressful family situations.
Participate in case conferences as requested.
Perform paperwork tasks as required; maintain confidentiality of records and information on Head Start families.
Develop skills in methods of teaching.
Take increasing responsibility in educational and developmental processes.
Attend and participate in weekly center meetings.
Assume a degree of responsibility for updating bulletin boards.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.