Early Education Center Aide I (Substitute)

About the role

LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students, serving 710 square miles with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, employing over 74,000 individuals. The Early Childhood Education Division provides high quality early education programs to maximize school readiness. Early Education Center Aide I (Substitute) positions support three programs: California State Preschool Programs (CSPP), California School Age Families Education (Cal‑SAFE) program, and general Early Childhood Education (ECE) centers. ECE centers serve approximately 10,000 preschool children aged two‑four years in 84 full‑day, year‑round programs. CSPP offers three‑hour programs for three‑ and four‑year‑olds at 62 locations. Cal‑SAFE serves expecting and parenting students and their infants/toddlers, providing childcare and development services in four Infant Centers for 60 children aged six weeks to two and a half years during high school instructional time. This recruitment is for part‑time Early Education Center Aide I (Substitute) positions.

Responsibilities

• Assists a teacher in the supervision and implementation of developmental instructional activities for preschool and/or school‑age children.
• Assists in providing experiences to promote the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and language development of children.
• Organizes and implements small group activities according to a teacher's lesson plan.
• Sets up indoor/outdoor instructional materials and equipment according to a teacher's lesson plan.
• Monitors and enforces safety rules and appropriate standards of behavior.
• Prepares instructional displays and materials under the direction of a teacher.
• Accompanies children on curricular trips.
• Conducts daily health screening of children.

Requirements

• High school diploma or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
• Or evidence of 45 hours of work experience in an Early Ed Center classroom as part of the District Career and Transition Center.

Special note: As of September 1, 2016, all persons employed at an early education center must show proof of the following immunizations at the time of appointment: influenza (flu shot), pertussis (whooping cough – DTap or Tdap), and measles (MMR).

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English.
• Willingness to set up classroom materials (paints, sand table, water play, manipulatives, etc.).
• Ability to sit on the floor with students.
• Ability to supervise and assist children with hygiene.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 10‑15 lbs.
• Ability to lift preschool children.
• Knowledge of child development principles.
• Knowledge of safety rules, hygiene habits, and conditions that may affect children.

Pay

$27.32 – $28.90 per hour.