Teacher Assistant, Head Start

Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County • Lompoc, CA

12d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

CommUnify is seeking a Head Start Teacher Assistant to join their team. This role supports classroom teachers in carrying out a high-quality early childhood program. The agency offers a positive work environment, work-life balance, and excellent benefits.

Requirements

• Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit or higher from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains 100% supervision of all children by sight and sound at all times when in the teacher/child ratio.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree