Teacher Assistant - Paid Work Experience Opportunity

PACE•Los Angeles, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The PACE Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) Program offers a paid, hands-on work experience opportunity for WIOA-eligible individuals seeking to enter the early childhood education field. Participants are placed in Head Start and other licensed early childhood centers serving children ages 18 months to 5 years. This is a great opportunity for those looking to jumpstart their career in early childhood education while making a difference in the community! Little to no prior experience in early childhood education is required. PACE, founded in 1975, is a local community nonprofit dedicated to serving the region's diverse communities. With 350+ staff, PACE is recognized as a leader in addressing problems of poverty and economic inequity in ethnic minority communities and has a reputation of being responsive to community needs. PACE is known for creating innovative solutions to the myriad of challenges faced by our clients.

Requirements

Must meet and satisfactorily pass background clearances (Sex Offender Registry Check, Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry Check, State/Tribal Criminal History Check, FBI Criminal History Check)
Must provide proof of Health & Medical requirements (TB Test, Health Screening, Proof of immunizations: Measles, Pertussis, Influenza, COVID-19 vaccination)
Must obtain Adult & Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification
Must be participants and currently enrolled in the PACE ESE Program
Have been unemployed for more than 6 months
Are an English Learner or multilingual speaker
Are seeking to enter the early childhood education field for the first time
Have completed at least 6 ECE units or currently enrolled to obtain ECE units
Are currently pursuing or planning to pursue an ECE credential or permit
Are passionate about working with young children ages 18 months to 5 years
Have strong interpersonal skills, a nurturing approach, and a team-player attitude
Must be available to work at least 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Willing to travel up to 15 miles
Must be 18 years or older
Must possess a Social Security Card
Must possess a Valid CA ID/Driver’s License OR Valid U.S. Passport
Must possess a Valid Permanent Resident Card OR Valid Employment Authorization (if not U.S. citizen)
Must have Selective Service Registration (Males only born on/after 01/01/60)
Must be WIOA Title I eligible and enrolled in the PACE ESE Program prior to applying for this position.

Nice To Haves

Little to no prior experience in early childhood education is required.
12 ECE credits preferred
Adult & Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification – strongly desired

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in the instruction and care of preschool children (ages 18 months – 5 years)
Support children’s social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development
Help maintain a healthy, safe, and nurturing classroom environment
Assist with lesson plan implementation aligned with Head Start Performance Standards
Support setup and takedown of indoor and outdoor learning environments
Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate support to children and families
Adhere to all host agency policies, procedures, and Head Start compliance requirements
Participate in scheduled PWE check-ins, progress reviews, and required training sessions