Teacher Assistant Substitute As Needed San Fernando Valley/Santa Clarita

Pay

$21.57 - $21.60 per hour

About the role

The Head Start Co-Teacher (Substitute) will provide children 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, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child. The Co-Teacher also conducts child observations and assessments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide children 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, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child
• Conduct daily classroom planning, maintain children's records in conjunction with the Teacher and submit accurate monthly paperwork on a timely basis
• Observe, screen and assess child developmental levels and develop goals that relate to the child's individual needs
• Provide a planned program of activities, which supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children
• Provide a learning environment that reflects the varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children in the program and the larger communities and societies in which they live
• Provide a physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children
• Other duties as may be needed to fulfill program requirements

Essential job functions

• Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment
• Plan and implement the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions), including individual and group activities
• Conduct classroom planning, integrate various HS services into the learning, such as parent involvement, social services, nutrition, health, and mental health services
• Observe, screen and assess children's developmental levels
• Provide a planned program of activities, which supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children
• Other duties as required and 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
• In order to make home visits and travel to different school sites, offices, etc., 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
• 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

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and 12 units of ECE / Child Development or Enrolled in, or completed VOALA apprenticeship certification

Experience: Experience working with children

Preferred qualifications

• AA in ECE/CD with 24 units in CD OR AA in related field with 24 CD units, including 6 units of infant/toddler for EHS
• Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or higher
• 1 year of teaching experience
• Head Start performance standards
• Creative curriculum
• Licensing regulations
• Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal)

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