Teacher Aide West LA

Volunteers of America Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Start Teacher Aide is a critical member of the team and will be employed at school sites on a daily basis, serving staff, children and volunteers and representing the company. Must ensure all health, safety, and nutrition guidelines are followed. VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 0 – 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Children also receive a broad array of health services including screenings and referrals, maintenance of immunization schedules, nutrition assessments and follow-ups, mental health assessments as part of initial screenings, and determination if any developmental or physical delays are present. Children receive health and dental services and have access to ongoing and acute and routine health and dental care. Enrolled children receive healthy meals, along with an assessment of their nutritional needs and the necessary follow-ups. Nutrition education is available for parents and incorporated into daily classroom activities for the children.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Proof at the time of hire TB clearance within 6 months prior
Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st)
Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
Health screening at the time of employment
Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to: Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Frequently kneel and squat Ability to move quickly

Nice To Haves

24 units in ECE or CD, including 3 units of infant/toddler for EHS.
Assistant Teacher Permit or higher.
Food handler certificate
Certifications in public health, Nutrition education, Food safety, or related field
Work experience in Head Start/Early Head Start programs
Promotes nutrition curriculum, activities and initiatives
Bilingual English/Spanish or other language i.e. Armenian or Farsi.

Responsibilities

Must provide excellent customer service providing meals to children, serving school customers in a professional, courteous and helpful manner.
Prepare meals and replenish food items when needed during meal time.
Communicates with central kitchen, Site Supervisor, and teaching teams on menu changes, allergies, and food counts to ensure accurate quantities and paperwork.
Monitor food allergies and alerts kitchen and site staff of any concerns.
Post monthly menus and change it when necessary
Assist the classrooms and teachers with meal time
Maintain sanitation and disinfecting practices at all times when washing dishes, cleaning, and storing, and ensures that no cross contamination occurs.
Must sanitize and restock kitchen and materials, do inventory and order supplies/food as applicable.
Helps provide a physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children.
Ensure site staff and parent volunteers follow CACFP rules and regulations, monitors allergies and informs site staff and kitchen of any concerns.
Serves children during mealtimes, assists Teachers and classrooms.
Communicates with central kitchen, posting menus, tracking food allergies in children and alerting staff of any concerns
Maintain sanitation and disinfecting practices, preventing cross-contamination
Restock kitchen and materials
Work to keep physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children.