Preschool Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant - Immediate Opening

Schedule: Monday-Friday 40 Hours/Week

Pay Range: $19.50-21.00/HR Depending on Related Experience

Local Non-Profit Organization is seeking Teacher Assistants for a Head Start program in Reseda, CA!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development OR 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development
• Experience: AT LEAST 6 months working with families and children in a preschool setting required.
• Professional/Technical Certifications: Hold and maintain a current California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Assistant Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix upon hire or apply within 60 days of hire.
• Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Criminal Records (e.g. Live Scan Fingerprinting), Child Abuse Index Check, Sexual Offender Registry, Health, Tuberculosis (TB) test and Immunization clearances required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development
• 2+ years of experience working in an early childhood education program
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Armenian a huge plus!

Duties:

• Develop and utilize the Creative Curriculum to provide age appropriate, indoor and outdoor activities in the classroom to enhance the growth of children in all developmental domains.
• Partner with families and teachers to encourage guided experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, choices and ways to ask open-ended questions with their child/ren.
• Assist with adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of all children including at risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations.
• Establish weekly goals that promote individual and group educational plans that support school readiness and facilitates transition into Kindergarten.
• Prepare classroom materials and Learning Kits to support developmentally appropriate activities in the classroom and at home, as well as creating and changing learning centers in the classroom as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe indoor and outdoor environment on a daily basis. Ensure that all toys and classroom equipment are sanitized including eating, diapering and napping areas as needed.
• Follow the daily routine to provide an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the development levels, interests, and special talents of children
• Develop knowledge for and support the implementation of developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing, and DCFS regulations.
• Assist with food service, Learning Kit distribution and other classroom needs as requested.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding each child’s progress and provide parents with resources.

Skill Requirements

• Some experience working with students, preferably in a daycare or childcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of lesson planning and curriculum development
• Familiarity with working with children with autism or special needs
• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate effectively with teachers and other staff members
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children
• Ability to adapt to the needs of individual students and provide appropriate support

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