Teacher Aide West LA

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:

• Serves children during mealtimes, assists Teachers and classrooms.
• Communicates with central kitchen, posting menus, tracking food allergies in children and alerting staff of any concerns.
• Maintain sanitation and disinfecting practices, preventing cross-contamination.
• Restock kitchen and materials.
• Work to keep physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children.

Essential Duties:

• Serves children during mealtimes, assists Teachers and classrooms.
• Communicates with central kitchen, posting menus, tracking food allergies in children and alerting staff of any concerns.
• Maintain sanitation and disinfecting practices, preventing cross-contamination.
• Restock kitchen and materials.
• Work to keep physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children.

Qualifications

• 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 Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st).
• 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.

Benefits

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