Teacher Assistant - Substitute, Head Start
About The Position
The Teacher Assistant supports classroom teachers at a Head Start center in carrying out a high-quality early childhood program. Substitute positions serve the Lompoc and Buellton areas. Positions start at $19.00–$20.00 per hour depending on the number of Early Childhood Education units completed. Substitute positions earn sick leave hours. The assistant helps implement the curriculum under teacher direction and supports children’s learning, supervision, routines, and physical care. The role also involves maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and sanitary classroom; communicating with families and coworkers; contributing to meetings, planning, observations, and assessments; and maintaining confidentiality of enrolled families’ records and information. Other comparable related duties may be required.
Requirements
- Hold a Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit or higher from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
- Be enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential program and complete it within two years of hire.
- Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for the position held.
- Obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card.
- Have knowledge of Internet and word-processing software.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children with disabilities is desirable.
- Bilingual ability is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain 100% supervision of children by sight and sound at all times when in the teacher/child ratio.
- Use positive child guidance methods consistently.
- Develop positive relationships with each child and with parents.
- Assist with meal preparation, mealtimes, and cleanup.
- Set out cots or mats for nap time and assist children during naps.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment.
- Maintain confidentiality of records and information about enrolled families.
- Attend and contribute to regular staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings.
- Help implement the curriculum under teacher direction, including small-group activities, field trips, mealtimes, and one-on-one activities with children.
- Contribute to child observations and ongoing assessment.
- Assist children with toileting, diapering, feeding, and other physical care needs.
- Know which children have food allergies and ensure they receive doctor-recommended substitutions.
- Be sensitive to children with special needs.
- Function as a positive team member and communicate effectively with families and coworkers.
- Attend parent meetings and home visits when requested.
- Perform other comparable related duties as required.
Benefits
- Substitute positions earn sick leave hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
