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Teacher Assistant II Early Head Start North Hollywood

Volunteers of America Los Angeles · Burbank, CA · 2 mo ago
Education$23.22–$24.44/hrFull-time

VOALA (Volunteers of America Los Angeles) 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 including Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

About the Role

The Co-Teacher will provide children (ages 2-3 years old) with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. The overall goal is to achieve social competence for each child through the Head Start and Early Head Start programs, which serve families in the following cities:

  • Carson
  • Commerce
  • Compton
  • Culver City
  • Del Rey
  • East Los Angeles
  • El Segundo
  • Harbor City
  • Hawthorne
  • South Central Los Angeles
  • Lomita
  • Lynwood
  • Mar Vista
  • Newhall
  • North Hollywood
  • Pacoima
  • Palms
  • Paramount
  • Rancho Palos Verdes
  • San Fernando
  • San Pedro
  • Santa Clarita
  • Shadow Hills
  • South LA
  • Studio City
  • Sun Valley
  • Sunland
  • Sylmar
  • Torrance
  • Tujunga
  • Val Verde
  • Valencia
  • Valley Village
  • Wilmington

Enrolled children receive comprehensive services including health and dental screenings, immunizations, nutrition assessments, mental health support, and access to ongoing and acute care. Healthy meals are provided, and nutrition education is incorporated into daily activities.

Responsibilities

  • Implement the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions).
  • Plan individual and group activities to stimulate learning and promote parent involvement in the child’s development.
  • Work cooperatively with Co-Teacher and Family Advocate (FA) to provide information and resources to enrolled families.
  • Integrate Head Start services into learning, such as parent involvement, social services, nutrition, health, and mental health services.
  • Conduct daily classroom planning, maintain children’s records in conjunction with the FA, and submit accurate monthly paperwork on time.
  • Observe, screen, and assess children’s developmental levels and develop goals tailored to individual needs.
  • Provide a planned program of activities that supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children.
  • Create a learning environment that reflects the varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children and the larger community.
  • Ensure a physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children.
  • Perform other duties as required to fulfill the program’s mission.

Essential Duties: Services for this position must be provided on-site. The role requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment.

Requirements

  • Must pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment, and education verifications.
  • Must have access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver’s license, or reliable alternative transportation for home visits and travel to various sites.
  • 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.

Mandated Reporter: All employees are considered Mandated Reporters and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

Qualifications

  • Education:
    • 6 units of infant/toddler coursework (at least 3 semester units required at hire; remaining units must be completed within 1 year of hire).
    • AA in Early Childhood Education/Child Development with 24 units in Child Development or AA in a related field with 24 Child Development units.
  • Experience: Prior experience working with children.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • AA in ECE/Child Development with 24 units in Child Development, including 6 units of infant/toddler coursework.
    • Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or higher.
    • 1 year of teaching experience.
    • Familiarity with Head Start performance standards, creative curriculum, and licensing regulations.
    • Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal).

Pay

$23.22 - $24.44 per hour.

Benefits

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

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