TEACHER ASSISTANT (Part-Time)

GO KIDS INC•San Jose, CA

4d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Go Kids is hiring a part-time Teacher Assistant for its Gardner facility. This non-exempt, non-benefited position pays $19.83–$23.80 per hour. During the school year, the schedule is 2:00 PM–6:00 PM; during school breaks and summer, the schedule is 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. The Teacher Assistant helps the Teacher and Master Teacher supervise, develop, and educate children in the assigned classroom. The role supports developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities, children’s individual learning and social-emotional development, positive relationships with families, classroom documentation and goals, and a safe, clean learning environment. The position also supports compliance with applicable program standards, regulations, and health and safety practices.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Six units of ECE/CD.
Assistant Permit required, or ability to apply within 90 days of hire; an accredited HERO program, including ROP, is an alternative qualification.
Ability to assist in developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
Must pass fingerprint clearance, criminal record clearance, and child abuse index check.
Current pediatric CPR and first aid certificate from an approved vendor.
Good health verified by a current health screening, including a tuberculosis test conducted under physician supervision no more than one year before employment.
Current California driver’s license.
General knowledge of childcare and child development, applicable federal, state, and local childcare and safety laws and regulations, and sound childcare and development techniques.
Organized, creative, independent, self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, detail-oriented, flexible in scheduling and prioritization, and committed to excellence.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including accurate grammar and knowledge of business correspondence.
Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships and communicate tactfully and discreetly in sensitive situations.
Neat, professional appearance.
Ability to adjust tasks and focus calmly in response to changing deadlines and priorities.
Good sense of humor and ability to work as a professional, cohesive team member.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedures in prescribed formats; and present information and respond to questions from government entities, employees, managers, clients, and the public.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations and calculate figures and amounts with a 10 Key.
Ability to define and solve practical problems, work with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to talk, hear, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, stand, reach, and walk; occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for children.
Respect each child’s individual personality, physical characteristics, culture, language, ethnicity, family structure, developmental needs, and behaviors.
Relate to children in encouraging and positive ways and interact with each child daily to support learning.
Help children develop problem-solving skills and social-emotional development; model pro-social behavior and guide children toward responsible actions and respect for others and the community.
Support and extend children’s play and learning by offering assistance, materials, resources, and opportunities for safe risks.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with each child’s parent or caregiver.
Assist the teaching team in maintaining each child’s DRDP and portfolio and implementing individual goals and objectives.
Replenish classroom materials as needed and prepare healthy snacks when necessary.
Implement the Creative Curriculum model and provide services in accordance with NAEYC standards.
Comply with Title 5, State Department of Education Child Development Division Funding Terms and Conditions, and Title 22 Community Care Licensing regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and employees.
Provide support to the Teacher, Master Teacher, Site Supervisor/Regional Director, and other program leadership as needed.
Maintain a pleasant, safe, and clean learning environment for children and families.
Immediately report safety hazards and injuries to the Master Teacher and Site Supervisor/Regional Director; observe hazards and ensure children follow safety rules.
Keep floors and other necessary spaces clean and free of potentially dangerous situations.
Follow health and safety practices for food handling, toileting, handwashing, and universal precautions when exposed to blood.
Watch for signs of illness in children and direct ill children to appropriate medical attention.
Perform other duties as assigned by the listed program and organization leadership.