Teacher Assistant

Child Care Resource Center•Van Nuys, CA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC. 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! General Summary: 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Within the team structure, the Teacher Assistant provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program which include the following responsibilities: Interactions with Children and Families (80%), Staff Relationships (10%), and Administrative Functions (10%) Review the job flyer for all the job details, requirements, and benefits.

Requirements

Minimum Required Education : 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education, including 3 semester units of Infant & Toddler Development. Internal CCRC applicants may alternatively meet this requirement by the successful completion of the Teacher Aide Apprenticeship program.
Professional/ Technical Certifications: Must have a current Teacher Assistant Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix .
Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
Technical Requirements: Must have intermediate technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suites, PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
Basic knowledge of standard teaching practices, effective instructional strategies, Community Care Licensing and all other applicable regulations.
Work Schedule : The Teacher Assistant works full time 40 hours a week. Overtime may be expected. The Teacher Assistant may work a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
Hours may vary depending on the needs of the program.
Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Head Start/CCP Background & Health Clearance Requirements : Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting. Background check required.
As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance.
Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including: Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting : For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
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, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, §101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93)
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 (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)
CPR / Pediatric CPR certification : For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 – 1596.866)
Federal Debarment Checks : For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995)

Responsibilities

Interactions with Children and Families (80%)
Staff Relationships (10%)
Administrative Functions (10%)

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Robust benefit offerings -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!

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