Teacher Assistant - Substitute, Head Start

Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County•Lompoc, CA

17h

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant supports classroom teachers at a center in carrying out a high-quality early childhood program. This is a substitute position serving the Lompoc and Buellton areas. The agency describes a positive work environment and the ability to balance work and home. Substitute positions earn sick leave hours. Pay starts between $19.00 and $20.00 per hour, depending on completed Early Childhood Education units.

Requirements

Hold a Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit or higher from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Be enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential program and complete it within two years of hire.
Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for the position held.
Obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card.
Have knowledge of Internet software and word-processing software.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with disabilities is desirable.
Bilingual skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain 100% supervision of all children by sight and sound whenever included in the teacher/child ratio.
Consistently use positive child guidance methods.
Develop positive relationships with each child and with parents.
Assist with meal preparation, mealtimes, and cleanup.
Set out cots or mats for nap time and assist children during naps.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment.
Maintain the confidentiality of records and information about enrolled families.
Attend and contribute to regular staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings.
Help implement the curriculum under teacher direction, including small groups, field trips, mealtimes, and one-on-one activities with children.
Contribute to child observations and ongoing assessment.
Assist children with toileting, diapering, feeding, and other physical care needs.
Be aware of children with food allergies and ensure they receive doctor-recommended substitutions.
Be sensitive to children with special needs.
Function as a positive team member.
Communicate effectively with families and coworkers.
Attend parent meetings and home visits when requested.
Perform other comparable related duties as required.