Teacher Assistant, Head Start
About The Position
Want to make a difference in a child’s life? Join CommUnify’s team by becoming a Head Start Teacher Assistant! Our agency provides employees with a positive work environment and the ability to balance work & home along with excellent benefits. This position is a benefited full-time position that will be off for the summer and starts out between $19.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on how many Early Childhood Education units you have completed. The position is located in Cuyama at the Cuyama Head Start Center. Under the supervision of a Site Supervisor, the Teacher Assistant supports the classroom teachers of a center to carry out a high-quality early childhood program.
Requirements
- Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit or higher from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential program to be completed within two (2) years of hire.
- Knowledge of Internet software; and Word Processing software.
- Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for position held.
- Must obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card.
- Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.
- Obtain a tuberculosis clearance and clear Community Care Licensing fingerprint process.
- Provide verification of State required vaccines upon hire for: Influenza (from August 1 to December 1), Pertussis, and Measles. Acceptable verifications include immunization record and physician statement.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children with disabilities desirable
- Bilingual preferred
- Flu can be waived by completing annual waiver.
Responsibilities
- When in the teacher/child ratio, maintains 100% supervision of all children, by sight and sound at all times.
- Consistently uses positive child guidance methods.
- Develops positive relationships with each child and with parents.
- Assists in meal preparation, mealtime and clean up.
- Sets cots or mats out for nap time and assists children during napping.
- Helps to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment.
- Maintains the confidentiality of records and information about enrolled families.
- Attends and contributes to regular staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings.
- Helps to implement the curriculum under teacher direction, including small group, field trips, mealtimes, and one on one activities with children.
- Contributes to child observations and ongoing assessment.
- Assist children with toileting, diapering and/or feeding and other physical care needs.
- Is aware of all center’s children with food allergies, and ensures they receive the doctor recommended substitutions.
- Is sensitive to children with special needs.
- Functions as a positive team member. Communicates effectively with families and co-workers.
- Attends parent meetings and home visits when requested.
- Performs other comparable related duties as required.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- sick leave
- vacation leave
- personal leave
- 11 paid holidays
- fully vested retirement plan with an up to 5% match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
