Impactful EHS Teacher Assistant in Early Childhood

Orange County Start Inc.; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Orange County Head Start in California is seeking a Teacher Assistant EHS to support early childhood education and the daily operations of the classroom. You will assist teachers with preparation, instruction, and documentation, help with parent conferences, and contribute to a safe, engaging learning environment for infants and toddlers.

Ideal candidates hold a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or have at least 12 ECE units, with some related experience and the ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Education: A Child Development Associate Teacher Permit and/or a minimum of 12 ECE/CD units including 3 Infant/Toddler specialization units.
• Experience: Some related experience.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of early childhood development and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Language Skills: English fluency; Spanish and/or Vietnamese may be required per community needs.
• Other Requirements: Valid California Driver License and ability to travel to family homes, centers, meetings, and training venues; fingerprinting and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist EHS teachers with preparation, instruction, evaluation, home visits and parent conferences.
• Assist in planning and implementing learning experiences for infants and toddlers addressing all developmental domains.
• Document child progress through observations, work samples, photos and parent input.
• Communicate with parents to develop individual lesson plans, goals and objectives.
• Maintain safety and supervise children during activities, meals and transitions.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish or Vietnamese language skills

Education

Child Development Associate Teacher Permit / 12 ECE units incl. 3 Infant/Toddler units

Job description

Orange County Head Start in California is seeking a Teacher Assistant EHS to support early childhood education and the daily operations of the classroom. You will assist teachers with preparation, instruction, and documentation, help with parent conferences, and contribute to a safe, engaging learning environment for infants and toddlers.

Ideal candidates hold a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or have at least 12 ECE units, with some related experience and the ability to communicate