Teachers Aide

Department: Learning Center | Status: Full-Time | Supervisor: Lead Teacher/Education Director

About the role

Under the supervision of the Education Director, the Teacher’s Aide will assist teachers in providing classroom experiences to enhance and promote the educational, intellectual, and social growth and development of children.

Responsibilities

• Prepares classroom, materials and supplies needed for daily activities and lessons.
• Organizes and participates in indoor and outdoor activities for children that promote a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Assists teacher in preparing lessons and daily schedules; maintains activity calendars.
• Checks classroom for safety concerns; ensures cleanliness of classroom.
• Attends parent/teacher meetings and assists teachers in informing parents of children’s progress; responds to questions from parents.
• Assists with child-centered activities for parents.
• Maintains appropriate documentation and generates reports or memos as required.
• Escorts children on field trips.
• Takes charge of classroom in absence of the teacher on an as-needed basis.
• Required to take at least one child development course each semester in order to develop skills.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Has high energy, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm to work with children.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, AA Degree in Education or 12 ECE units.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License.
• Must pass a background check, including a fingerprint-based background check pursuant to Public Law 101-630 – Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace (including marijuana) as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians. Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment.
• No physical limitations relative to lifting, stooping, bending, walking, standing, climbing, etc.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of personal information about children, families, and staff.
• Indian preference will apply; the Pala Band of Mission Indians will give hiring preference to fully qualified applicants that are Pala Tribal Members.

Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development, diet, and nutrition guidelines.
• Knowledge of Pala Band of Mission Indians traditions, language, history, and culture.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Skills in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Skill in administering disciplinary rules to children and resolving situational conflicts among children.

Other Requirements

All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addenda.