Teacher Aide South LA

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

About the role

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 while representing the organization. This role ensures all health, safety, and nutrition guidelines are followed.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by serving meals to children in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Prepare meals and replenish food items during mealtime.
• Communicate with the central kitchen, Site Supervisor, and teaching teams on menu changes, allergies, and food counts to ensure accurate quantities and paperwork.
• Monitor food allergies and alert kitchen and site staff of any concerns.
• Post monthly menus and update them as necessary.
• Assist classrooms and teachers during mealtime.
• Maintain sanitation and disinfecting practices, ensuring no cross-contamination occurs when washing dishes, cleaning, and storing.
• Sanitize and restock kitchen and materials, conduct inventory, and order supplies/food as applicable.
• Help 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.
• Other duties as required to fulfill the program mission.

Essential Duties

• Serve children during mealtimes and assist Teachers and classrooms.
• Communicate with the central kitchen, post menus, track food allergies in children, and alert staff of any concerns.
• Maintain sanitation and disinfecting practices, preventing cross-contamination.
• Restock kitchen and materials.
• Work to keep the physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children.

Requirements

• Must pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment, and education verifications.
• Proof of TB clearance within 6 months prior to hire.
• Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st).
• Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization.
• Health screening at the time of employment.
• Ability to interact with children in a busy environment, including:
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequently kneel and squat.
  • Ability to move quickly.

Qualifications

• 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 languages such as Armenian or Farsi.

Pay

$20.03 - $21.08 per hour

Benefits

VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.