Teacher Assistant II Floater

E CENTER•Olivehurst, CA

1d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant II Floater is a member of a staff team that provides developmentally appropriate early childhood experiences in classroom settings. The role supports multiple classrooms as program needs require and assists teaching staff in meeting program requirements, including maintaining children’s health and safety. The position reports to the Center Director, Center Education Supervisor, or Head Teacher as assigned. It is full-time, non-exempt, and has no supervisory responsibilities. The listed hourly pay range is $19.24–$23.28. The assistant supports classroom activities, positive adult-child interactions, curriculum delivery, child screening and assessment, and required recordkeeping. The role may also support family-service activities and communication with parents, encourage parent participation, and help with daily center cleaning and maintenance. Work takes place in a center environment. Duties involve frequent standing, walking, sitting, hand use, reaching, and communication; regular stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; occasional running, climbing, jumping or balancing; and regularly lifting or moving up to 40 pounds. The employee may occasionally encounter moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and electrical-shock risk. The usual noise level is moderate.

Requirements

At least 12 core units in Early Childhood Education, completed with a grade of C or better.
Previous experience in a licensed child care program.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, including applying these operations to American money, weight, and distance units.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
Possess or be able to obtain Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification based on program need.
Valid California driver license and current personal vehicle insurance, or a safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability under Agency policy.
Meet state requirements before beginning work, including a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal-record clearance.
Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a licensed child care facility is desirable.
Bilingual and biliterate ability in English/Spanish, English/Punjabi, and/or another language is desired based on program needs, but is not required.
Basic computer skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers or other education staff in developing and implementing center and classroom activities.
Model positive adult-child interactions and implement quality interactions that foster children’s development.
Help ensure a safe, healthy, supervised environment for young children that complies with applicable health and safety standards.
As needed, assist staff with family-service activities, including recordkeeping and phone calls or other parent communications related to classroom responsibilities.
Assist teachers in creating and conducting developmentally appropriate group and individualized curriculum.
Support assigned child screening and assessment processes, including written observations.
Maintain current, accurate, organized written records and reports as required.
Maintain confidentiality regarding client and personnel issues, information, and records.
Participate with other staff in daily center cleaning and maintenance.
Encourage parents to participate in center educational and social activities.