Head Start Teacher Assistant — Make a Difference

Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara Count; North Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

11 paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Teacher Assistant for the Toddler Head Start program. This regular full-time role offers hourly pay between $19.00 and $20.00 depending on Early Childhood Education units completed.

The assistant supports teachers in a high-quality early childhood program, with benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, sick/vacation/personal leave, 11 paid holidays, and retirement with employer match.

Qualifications

• Requires California CDP permit or higher and enrollment in CDA program within 2 years.
• Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Experience with children with disabilities desirable; bilingual preferred.
• Pre-employment physical, TB clearance and fingerprinting per licensing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 100% supervision of all children by sight and sound.
• Use positive child guidance methods.
• Develop positive relationships with children and parents.
• Assist in meal preparation, mealtime and cleanup.
• Sets cots or mats out for nap time and assists children during napping.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment.
• Maintains 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, field trips, mealtimes, and one-on-one activities.
• Contribute to child observations and ongoing assessment.
• Assist children with toileting, diapering and/or feeding and other physical care needs.
• Be aware of all center’s children with food allergies, and ensure substitutions.
• Be sensitive to children with special needs.
• Functions as a positive team member; communicate with families and co-workers.
• Attend parent meetings and home visits when requested.
• Perform other comparable related duties as required.

Skills

Bilingual

Computer skills

Education

CDP or higher permit

Enrolled in CDA program

Tools

Internet software

Word processing software

Job description

Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Teacher Assistant for the Toddler Head Start program. This regular full-time role offers hourly pay between $19.00 and $20.00 depending on Early Childhood Education units completed.

The assistant supports teachers in a high-quality early childhood program, with benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, sick/vacation/personal leave, 11 paid holidays, and retirement with employer match.