Teacher Assistant II West LA

Volunteers of America Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$23 - $24

About The Position

The Co-Teacher will provide children (ages 2-3 years old) with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child. Specific duties include: Provide children with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child; Implements the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions). Plan individual and group activities to stimulate learning and promote parent involvement in the childs learning. Works cooperatively with Co-Teacher and Family Advocate (FA) to provide information and resources to enrolled families; Integrate various HS services into the learning, such as parent involvement, social services, nutrition, health, and mental health services; Conducts daily classroom planning, maintains childrens records in conjunction with the FA and submits accurate monthly paperwork on a timely basis; Observes, screens and assesses childrens developmental levels and develops goals that relate to the childs individual needs; Provide a planned program of activities, which supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children; Provide a learning environment that reflects the varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children in the program and the larger communities and societies in which they live; Provide a physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children; Other duties as may be required to fulfill program mission.

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 - March 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
6 units of infant/toddler (At least 3 semester units are required at hire and any additional units for a total of 6 units are required to be completed within 1 year of hire) AND AA in Early Child Education/Child Development with 24 units in CD OR AA in related field with 24 CD units
Experience working with children.

Nice To Haves

AA in ECE/CD with 24 units in CD or AA in related field with 24 CD units, including 6 units of infant/toddler for EHS.
Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or higher.
1 year of teaching experience.
Head Start performance standards.
Creative curriculum.
Licensing regulations.
Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

Plans and implements the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions), including individual and group activities.
Conducts classroom planning, integrate various HS services into the learning, such as parent involvement, social services, nutrition, health, and mental health services
Observes, screens and assesses childrens developmental levels
Provide a planned program of activities, which supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children
Other duties as required and may be subject to change