Teacher Assistant, Temporary

Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County•Santa Maria, CA

About The Position

CommUnify is hiring a full-time temporary Teacher Assistant at the Los Padres Head Start Center in Santa Maria. Under the supervision of a Site Supervisor, the Teacher Assistant supports classroom teachers in carrying out a high-quality early childhood program. The position pays $19.00–$20.00 per hour, depending on the number of Early Childhood Education units completed. The role involves supervising and caring for children, supporting classroom activities and curriculum implementation, assisting with meals and physical care, maintaining a clean and sanitary classroom, and communicating with families and coworkers. The employee also contributes to observations, assessments, staff meetings, and curriculum planning.

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.
Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.
Obtain tuberculosis clearance and clear the Community Care Licensing fingerprint process.
Provide verification of state-required influenza, pertussis, and measles vaccinations upon hire. Acceptable verification includes an immunization record or physician statement; the annual influenza vaccination may be waived by completing an annual waiver.
Have knowledge of Internet and word-processing software.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with disabilities is desirable.
Bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain 100% supervision of children by sight and sound at all times when 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 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-group activities, 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’s food allergies and ensure they receive doctor-recommended substitutions.
Be sensitive to children with special needs and 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.