TEACHER ASSISTANT TRAINEE-BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
About The Position
The Teacher Assistant Trainee aids in the instruction of preschool-aged children under the supervision of the Site Supervisor or designated teaching staff. The role supports Head Start curriculum and helps maintain a safe, developmentally appropriate classroom and outdoor environment. The position is located at 115 West Woodward Ave, Escondido, CA 92025. This is a two-year position. Employees must successfully complete at least six units of Child Development or Early Childhood Education at an accredited college or university within 12 months of employment, earning at least a C. After two years, the employee must promote to a higher position or vacate the position. The trainee may assist with breaks and planning time for teachers and associate teachers. The trainee may not be left alone supervising children unless they have at least 12 units of Child Development or Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university. Pediatric first aid and CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Employees must meet and maintain state and county childcare-center licensing requirements, including fingerprinting, TB screening, physical examination, and immunizations. The employee regularly works in typical childcare conditions, where noise levels vary from quiet to loud. The role may require standing, bending, or stooping for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED equivalency, or High School Proficiency Certificate.
- Must successfully complete at least six units of Child Development or Early Childhood Education at an accredited college or university within 12 months of employment, with a grade of at least C.
- Pediatric first aid and CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
- Must meet and maintain state and county childcare-center employment licensing requirements, including fingerprinting, TB screening, physical examination, and immunizations.
- Computer literacy, including knowledge of computers and related software.
- Ability to help create and maintain a safe learning environment.
- Ability to work effectively with children, parents, families, and the community.
- Regular, consistent attendance.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Sensitivity to the needs of culturally and ethnically diverse groups.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
- Ability to use written and oral communication; observe and interact with program management, staff, clients, and others; read and interpret information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills and information; manage multiple concurrent tasks; and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to stand, bend, or stoop for long periods; sit, stand, talk, or hear in person and by telephone; use hands to handle computers and standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must have at least 12 units of Child Development or Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university to be left alone supervising children.
Nice To Haves
- Child Development or Early Childhood Education units from an accredited college or university, or ROP training in a Child Development Program.
- Ability to speak a second language.
Responsibilities
- Assist with instruction of preschool-aged children.
- Help implement weekly lesson plans with developmentally appropriate activities that reflect Head Start curriculum and philosophy and comply with Performance Standards.
- Help develop and maintain a safe, pleasant environment that supports children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
- Assist with child screenings using appropriate assessment tools, excluding translation or interpretation of assessments.
- Help ensure children's daily hygiene needs are met by modeling tooth brushing, hand washing, bathroom use, and mealtime routines.
- Help ensure classroom and outdoor playground safety.
- Provide emotional support and encourage children's self-esteem.
- Participate in required training.
- Administer first aid when needed.
- Participate in center-level case management meetings as needed.
- Observe the development of IEPs for children with special needs.
- Help prepare monthly reports on attendance, excused absences, daily sign-in/out sheets, in-kind contributions, and CCFP meal counts.
- May help conduct home visits and parent/teacher conferences.
- Participate in cross-component tasks and work with community resources to identify child and family needs and refer them to appropriate assistance.
- Help supervise outdoor play and field trips.
- Assist with breaks and planning time for teachers and associate teachers as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 15 paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with 6% match
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500
- Two personal days
- Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Agency-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Live Well Program
- Four paid bereavement days annually, with a total of five days per loss
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary life and AD&D, accident, short-term disability, and critical illness insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
