Teacher Assistant Substitute As Needed Santa Clarita

Volunteers of America Los Angeles•Santa Clarita, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans� services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. The Head Start Co-Teacher (Substitute) will 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. The Co-Teacher also conducts child observations and assessments as needed.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
In order to make home visits and travel to different school sites, offices, etc., must have access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver�s license, or have means to other easily accessible transportation. 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
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and 12 units of ECE / Child Development or Enrolled in, or completed VOALA apprenticeship certification
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

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.
Conducts daily classroom planning, maintains children�s records in conjunction with the Teacher and submits accurate monthly paperwork on a timely basis.
Observes, screens and assesses child developmental levels and develops goals that relate to the child�s 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 needed to fulfill program requirements
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 children�s 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