Teacher Aide North Hollywood at Volunteers of America Los Angeles
North Hollywood, CA 91606, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Nov, 25

Salary

21.08

Posted On

31 Aug, 25

Experience

1 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Federal Government, Public Health, Children, Nutrition Education, E Verify, Consideration, Cd, Homeland Security, Farsi, Color, Food Safety

Industry

Education Management

Description

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
  • Proof at the time of hire
  • TB clearance within 6 months prior
  • Annual Influenza vaccination (between Aug 1 – Dec 1)
  • Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
  • Health screening at the time of employment
  • Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequently kneel and squat
  • Ability to move quickly

EDUCATION:

  • High School Diploma/GED and certification of 12 ECE/CD units or
  • Enrolled in, or completed apprenticeship certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 24 units in ECE or CD, including 3 units of infant/toddler for EHS.
  • Assistant Teacher Permit or higher.
  • Food handler certificate
  • Certifications in public health, Nutrition education, Food safety, or related field
  • Work experience in Head Start/Early Head Start programs
  • Promotes nutrition curriculum, activities and initiatives
  • Bilingual English/Spanish or other language i.e. Armenian or Farsi.
    Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
    This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
    If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment
Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Head Start Teacher Aide is a critical member of the team and will be employed at school sites on a daily basis, serving staff, children and volunteers and representing the company. Must ensure all health, safety, and nutrition guidelines are followed.

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:

  • Must provide excellent customer service providing meals to children, serving school customers in a professional, courteous and helpful manner.
  • Prepare meals and replenish food items when needed during meal time.
  • Communicates with central kitchen, Site Supervisor, and teaching teams on menu changes, allergies, and food counts to ensure accurate quantities and paperwork.
  • Monitor food allergies and alerts kitchen and site staff of any concerns.
  • Post monthly menus and change it when necessary
  • Assist the classrooms and teachers with meal time
  • Maintain sanitation and disinfecting practices at all times when washing dishes, cleaning, and storing, and ensures that no cross contamination occurs.
  • Must sanitize and restock kitchen and materials, do inventory and order supplies/food as applicable.
  • Helps provide a physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children.
  • Ensure site staff and parent volunteers follow CACFP rules and regulations, monitors allergies and informs site staff and kitchen of any concerns.
  • Other duties as may be required to fulfill program mission
    Qualifications
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