Teacher Assistant

Child Care Resource Center • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the classroom Teacher or Teacher w/ Waiver, the Teacher Assistant supports activities designed to stimulate learning, caregiver involvement, student progress, assessments, and transition into kindergarten. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Within the team structure, the Teacher Assistant provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program which include the following responsibilities: Interactions with Children and Families (80%), Staff Relationships (10%), and Administrative Functions (10%).

Requirements

• 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education, including 3 semester units of Infant & Toddler Development.
• Must have a current Teacher Assistant Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix.
• Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Background check required.
• Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting.
• Health Clearance.
• MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions.
• Child Development Permit.
• CPR / Pediatric CPR certification.
• Federal Debarment Checks.

Nice To Haves

• Internal CCRC applicants may alternatively meet this requirement by the successful completion of the Teacher Aide Apprenticeship program.
• Individuals who do not yet hold a current permit and are pending receipt of the permit may be considered for hire if they provide documentation confirming the permit application has been officially submitted and is pending review through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Documentation must show a submitted application status; payment receipts or preliminary steps alone (e.g., Certificate of Clearance or fingerprint submission) do not meet this requirement. Those pending receipt of the permit must receive it within 3 months, 90 days, of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supports activities designed to stimulate learning, caregiver involvement, student progress, assessments, and transition into kindergarten.
• Provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program.
• Interactions with Children and Families (80%)
• Staff Relationships (10%)
• Administrative Functions (10%)

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
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

What This Job Offers

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