Teacher Assistant

Child Care Resource Center • Lancaster, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing! This Teacher Assistant position provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Education: 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).
• Those pending receipt of the permit must receive it within 3 months, 90 days, of hire.
• 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
• Health Clearance
• MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions
• Child Development Permit
• CPR / Pediatric CPR certification
• Federal Debarment Checks

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees