Teacher Assistant

About the role

Join CommUnify’s team by becoming a Head Start Teacher Assistant! Our agency provides a positive work environment and the ability to balance work and home, along with excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Maintains 100% supervision of all children, by sight and sound at all times.
• Uses positive child guidance methods.
• Develops positive relationships with each child and with parents.
• Aids in meal preparation, mealtime, and clean up.
• Sets cots or mats out for nap time and assists children during napping.
• Maintains 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.
• Implements 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.
• Assists children with toileting, diapering, and/or feeding and other physical care needs.
• Aware of all center’s children with food allergies and ensures they receive the doctor-recommended substitutions.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Knowledge of Internet software and Word Processing software.
• Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for position held.
• Obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card.

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. Exceptions to vaccinations: Flu can be waived by completing annual waiver.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance including sick, vacation, and personal leave with 11 paid holidays and a fully vested retirement plan with an up to 5% match.

Pay

Between $18.00 - $19.00 per hour depending on how many Early Childhood Education units you have completed.

Schedule

Full-time, temporary position located in Santa Maria at the Alvin Head Start Center.