Teacher Assistant

Child Care Resource Center • Los Angeles, CA

21d • 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. The Teacher Assistant provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program.

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.
• 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).
• 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: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting.
• Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations.
• MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
• Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity.
• CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting.
• Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds.

Nice To Haves

• Internal CCRC applicants may alternatively meet the education requirement by the successful completion of the Teacher Aide Apprenticeship program.
• 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