Head Start Classroom Helper for Early Education

CommUnify; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CommUnify’s Head Start program in Santa Maria, CA is hiring a Teacher Assistant for a temporary, full-time role. The position offers an hourly wage between $19 and $20 depending on Early Childhood Education units completed, at the Los Padres Head Start Center.

Under supervision, you will support teachers to deliver a high-quality early childhood program. Responsibilities include supervising children, guiding behavior, building relationships with families, assisting with meals and naptime,

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for position held.
• Must obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card.
• Pre-employment physical, tuberculosis clearance, and vaccine verification.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 100% supervision of all children when in the teacher/child ratio.
• Use positive child guidance methods.
• Develop positive relationships with each child and with parents.
• Assist in meal preparation, mealtime and clean up.
• Set cots or mats out for nap time and assist children during napping.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information about enrolled families.
• Attend and contribute to regular staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings.
• Help implement the curriculum under teacher direction, including small group activities and field trips.
• Contribute to child observations and ongoing assessment.
• Assist children with toileting, diapering, and/or feeding and other physical care needs.
• Be aware of children with food allergies and ensure substitutions as doctor recommended.
• Be sensitive to children with special needs.
• Communicate effectively with families and co-workers.
• Attend parent meetings and home visits when requested.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit or higher; California Commission on Teacher Credentialing; enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential program to be completed within two years

Tools

Internet software

Word Processing software

Job description

CommUnify’s Head Start program in Santa Maria, CA is hiring a Teacher Assistant for a temporary, full-time role. The position offers an hourly wage between $19 and $20 depending on Early Childhood Education units completed, at the Los Padres Head Start Center.

Under supervision, you will support teachers to deliver a high-quality early childhood program. Responsibilities include supervising children, guiding behavior, building relationships with families, assisting with meals and naptime,