Teacher Assistant

Child Care Resource Center • Canoga Park, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program. Working as part of a team, the role supports children’s growth and development, classroom instruction and routines, family communication, and program administration. The position works in an Early Care and Learning Center serving children from birth to age five, with classrooms, outdoor playgrounds and play structures, and potentially office and storage areas. Center assignments may vary based on business needs.

The Teacher Assistant supports classroom activities and supervision, helps maintain safe and clean learning environments, and works with the teaching team to monitor participant progress. The role also shadows family engagement, Individual Education Plan processes, assessments, lesson planning, reporting, and regulatory practices. The position is full time, 40 hours per week. Overtime may be expected, and schedules may include early mornings, late evenings, and weekends; hours may vary with program needs.

Requirements

• At least 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education, including 3 semester units of Infant & Toddler Development; internal CCRC applicants may alternatively qualify through successful completion of the Teacher Aide Apprenticeship program.
• A current Teacher Assistant Permit or higher based on the California Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Matrix. Applicants awaiting a permit may be considered if they provide documentation that the application has been officially submitted and is pending review; the permit must be received within 90 days of hire.
• A valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Intermediate technology skills, specifically using Zoom, Outlook, Microsoft Suites, and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn additional program platforms.
• Basic knowledge of standard teaching practices, effective instructional strategies, Community Care Licensing, and other applicable regulations.
• Ability to supervise children and maintain a safe environment, including monitoring and responding to events in classrooms, outdoor play areas, and on field trips.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies or crises.
• Effective communication and customer-service skills, including professional conduct with adults, children, and families.
• Organization, collaboration, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, and accuracy in work products.
• Ability to maintain assigned workflows and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable and predictable attendance and the ability to prioritize, multitask, adjust to demands, complete follow-up tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility, maturity of judgment, collegiality, discretion, confidentiality, sound decision-making, independence, and initiative.
• Ability to uphold organizational values and principles and comply with agency confidentiality and technology-security policies.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week; overtime may be expected, and schedules may include early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
• Satisfaction of role-appropriate background and health clearances; the posting specifies that a background check is required and describes additional clearances that may apply depending on the role and program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom management, outdoor activities, transitions, and sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Help provide age-appropriate activities using curriculum and supplemental materials that support children’s growth and development.
• Support students and their academic and developmental progress.
• Support standard teaching practices, effective instructional strategies, and applicable policies and regulations.
• Help prepare classroom materials and maintain clean, safe, and sanitized learning environments, equipment, eating areas, diapering areas, and nap areas.
• Assist with food service, receiving deliveries, and other classroom needs as requested.
• Communicate with the teaching team about participant progress and educational strategies.
• Observe home visits and parent conferences, including goal setting, communication about class progress, and educational strategies for parents.
• Maintain professional communication with parents, caregivers, families, and staff, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Assist with daily classroom routines and functions.
• Shadow Individual Education Plan processes, including meetings, referrals, assessments, goal planning, and follow-up on required services.
• Shadow the preparation and submission of monthly reports, weekly lesson plans, and goals to the Center Director for review before classroom implementation.
• Assist with collecting observations for ongoing assessments and monitoring whether participant outcomes meet benchmarks.
• Observe the implementation of teaching practices, instructional strategies, and federal and state regulations, including licensing requirements and IEP/IFSP meetings.
• Assist with generating and tracking monthly Non-Federal Match.
• Follow suspected child abuse reporting, escalation, and documentation policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of family data, records, and information, including compliance with applicable HIPAA and PHI requirements and agency technology-security policies.
• Promptly report issues, emergencies, and unusual incidents.
• Help maintain facility security and general upkeep and assist with equipment and supply inventory.
• Participate in parent meetings, including presentations, planning, and setting up materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance
• Basic life insurance and long-term disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer contribution and employer match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, with 100% vesting
• Vacation and sick time, holidays, and paid winter break
• Learning and professional development opportunities, including education reimbursement
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the employer’s 501(c)(3) designation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree