Instructional Assistant

Growing Minds Early Education Programs; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Growing Minds Early Education Programs in Escondido, CA is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support the master teacher and help create a warm, safe classroom for children ages 0 to 5. You will assist in implementing daily plans, supporting the development of early literacy, social-emotional skills, and physical activity, while maintaining a positive learning environment.

This role requires collaborative communication with families and ongoing participation in professional development to

Qualifications

• Live in or near Escondido, CA and support development of children 0–5.
• Collaborate with master teacher to implement daily plans.
• Maintain safety and supportive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist master teacher in day-to-day operations of the classroom.
• Support care, development, and instruction of children in the program.
• Help maintain staff/child ratios in accordance with Title 5 Regulations.
• Support families through open communication.
• Engage children in cognitive, social-emotional, literacy, and physical activities.

Skills

Child development

Classroom management

Communication with families

Professional development

Job description

About this position

Description: The Instructional Assistant is responsible for assisting the master teacher in the day-to-day operations of the classroom environment. The Instructional Assistant's primary job function is to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in an early care development program. To supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of each child enrolled in the program by maintaining appropriate staff/child ratios according to Title 5 Regulations.

Requirements:

• Engage and support all young children ages 0-5 in development and learning, cognitive, social-emotional, first, and dual language development, literacy, physical and mental health.
• Assist the master teacher in maintaining effective environments for young children's development and learning according to the environment rating scales.
• Assist in the implementation of daily lesson plans developed by Master Teacher.
• Maintain open and friendly communication with children and families.
• Participate in ongoing professional development training and/or activities to develop as a professional early childhood educator.