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Teacher Assistant II East/Central LA

Volunteers of America Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA · 1 wk ago
Training$23.22–$24.44/hrFull-time

About the Organization

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 Program

Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 0 – 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence, and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Children receive a broad array of health services including screenings and referrals, maintenance of immunization schedules, nutrition assessments and follow-ups, mental health assessments, and determination of developmental or physical delays. They also receive health and dental services, access to ongoing and acute care, healthy meals, and nutrition education for both parents and children.

Cities served include: 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, and Wilmington.

About the Role

The Co-Teacher will provide children with an environment that includes varied activities to help them develop socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal of achieving social competence.

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 learning.
  • Work cooperatively with Co-Teacher and Family Advocate (FA) to provide information and resources to enrolled families.
  • Integrate various Head Start services into the 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 a timely basis.
  • Observe, screen, and assess children’s development levels and develop goals that relate to the child’s 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 in the program and the larger communities.
  • Ensure a physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children.
  • Services for this position must be provided on-site; incumbents are required to report to work on-site each day of active employment.
  • Other duties as assigned or required, which may be subject to change.

Requirements

  • Must be able to 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 have means to other easily accessible transportation for home visits and travel to different sites.
  • Proof of TB clearance within 6 months prior to hire.
  • Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - March 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

  • AA in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (ECE/CD) with 24 units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development OR AA in a related field with 24 Child Development (CD) units.
  • Experience working with children.

Preferred Qualifications

  • BA in ECE/CD with 24 ECE/CD units.
  • Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or higher.
  • 1 year of teaching experience.
  • Knowledge of 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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