Teacher Assistant - Substitute, Head Start

Pay

Positions start at $19.00–$20.00 per hour, depending on the number of Early Childhood Education Units completed.

Benefits

Substitute positions earn sick leave hours.

Responsibilities

• Other duties may be assigned.
• When in the teacher/child ratio, maintains 100% supervision of all children, by sight and sound at all times.
• Consistently uses positive child guidance methods.
• Develops positive relationships with each child and with parents.
• Assists in meal preparation, mealtime and clean up.
• Sets cots or mats out for nap time and assists children during napping.
• Helps to maintain 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.
• Helps to implement 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.
• Is aware of all center’s children with food allergies and ensures they receive the doctor‑recommended substitutions.
• Is 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.
• Performs other comparable related duties as required.

Requirements

• Education/Experience: Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit or higher from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and enrollment in a Child Development Associate credential program to be completed within two (2) years of hire.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of Internet software and word‑processing software.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for the position held.
  • Obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Experience working with children with disabilities is desirable; bilingual ability is preferred.
• Other Qualifications:
  • Successfully complete a pre‑employment physical examination.
  • Obtain tuberculosis clearance and complete the Community Care Licensing fingerprint process.
  • Provide verification of state‑required vaccines upon hire for Influenza (August 1 – December 1), Pertussis, and Measles. Acceptable verification includes immunization records or a physician statement.
  • Flu vaccination may be waived by completing an annual waiver.