Teacher Assistant, Head Start at Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County

Santa Maria, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Guidance, Curriculum Implementation, Child Observation, Assessment, Physical Care, Communication, Internet Software, Word Processing, Bilingualism, Teamwork

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Want to make a difference in a child’s life? Join CommUnify’s team by becoming a Head Start Teacher Assistant! Our agency provides employees with a positive work environment and the ability to balance work & home along with excellent benefits. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance including sick, vacation, and personal leave with 11 paid holiday's and a fully vested retirement plan with an up to 5% match. Position is a full-time, benefited position that starts out between $18.00 - $19.00 per hour depending on how many Early Childhood Education units you have completed. Position located in Santa Maria at the Meridian Head Start Center. Under the supervision of a Site Supervisor, the Teacher Assistant supports the classroom teachers of a center to carry out a high-quality early childhood program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned. * When in the teacher/child ratio, maintains 100% supervision of all children, by sight and sound at all times. * Consistently uses positive child guidance methods. * Develops positive relationships with each child and with parents. * Assists in meal preparation, mealtime and clean up. * Sets cots or mats out for nap time and assists children during napping. * Helps to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment. * Maintains the confidentiality of records and information about enrolled families. * Attends and contributes to regular staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings. * Helps to implement the curriculum under teacher direction, including small group, field trips, mealtimes, and one on one activities with children. * Contributes to child observations and ongoing assessment. * Assist children with toileting, diapering and/or feeding and other physical care needs. * Is aware of all center’s children with food allergies, and ensures they receive the doctor recommended substitutions. * Is sensitive to children with special needs. * Functions as a positive team member. Communicates effectively with families and co-workers. * Attends parent meetings and home visits when requested. * Performs other comparable related duties as required. Education and/or Experience: Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit or higher from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential program to be completed within two (2) years of hire. Computer Skills: To perform this position successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; and Word Processing software. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for position held. Must obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card. Other Skills and Abilities: Experience working with children with disabilities desirable; bilingual preferred. Other Qualifications: Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. Obtain a tuberculosis clearance and clear Community Care Licensing fingerprint process. Provide verification of State required vaccines upon hire for: Influenza (from August 1 to December 1), Pertussis, and Measles. Acceptable verifications include immunization record and physician statement. Exceptions to vaccinations: Flu can be waived by completing annual waiver. CommUnify, EOE

Responsibilities

The Teacher Assistant supports classroom teachers in delivering a high-quality early childhood program and maintains constant supervision of children. Key duties include implementing curriculum, assisting with physical care, and fostering positive relationships with families.