Early Learning Assistant Teacher: Growth & Benefits

Options For Learning; California (MO); On-site; USD 64,673,000 - 79,286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement plan

Professional growth courses

Generous PTO

Job summary

Options For Learning is hiring an Assistant Teacher in San Gabriel Valley, CA to support teaching staff in implementing curriculum and creating a safe, caring classroom for early learning or school-age programs.

The role involves supervising children, maintaining centers, and delivering active, engaging activities while following policies. A California driver’s license and language skills beyond English are preferred.

Qualifications

• Twelve semester units acceptable to licensing in child development, with a minimum grade of C or better.
• Or one year of experience working with children (depending on child age group).
• Current pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid certification acceptable to licensing.
• Health screening and TB clearance, renewed every 5 years.
• Proof of immunization for TDap, MMR, whooping cough, and yearly influenza.
• Livescan background screening is required.
• Mandated reporter certification, renewed every 2 years.
• Ability to communicate in written and oral English correctly and effectively.
• California driver’s license (preferred).
• Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or Vietnamese (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing classroom activities based on program-specific curriculum.
• Supervising and interacting with children in a positive manner.
• Maintaining learning centers reflecting the interests and needs of enrolled children.
• Providing a wide variety of experiences with emphasis on active learning.
• Using sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with children, parents, and staff.
• Reading and implementing all policies and procedures.
• Encouraging language development and respecting language diversity.
• Accomplishing other duties to maintain a quality preschool program.
• Working effectively with other team members.
• Participating in annual in-service training.
• Planning or participating in parent meetings and activities.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary facility daily.
• Promoting enrollment and recruitment of children.
• Completing paperwork and documentation timely.
• Assisting the site supervisor, teacher, and associate teacher as needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Education

Twelve semester units acceptable to licensing in child development

Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certification

Health screening & TB clearance

Immunization proof (TDap, MMR, etc.)

Livescan background screening

Mandated reporter certification

California driver’s license (preferred)

Language skills: Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin/Vietnamese (preferred)

Job description

Options For Learning is hiring an Assistant Teacher in San Gabriel Valley, CA to support teaching staff in implementing curriculum and creating a safe, caring classroom for early learning or school-age programs.

The role involves supervising children, maintaining centers, and delivering active, engaging activities while following policies. A California driver’s license and language skills beyond English are preferred.