Teacher Assistant

Crystal Stairs, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% Agency paid!

401k Matching Options

Generous Sick and Vacation Time

Job summary

A child education organization in Los Angeles is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support early childhood education initiatives aimed at preschoolers. Responsibilities include assisting in classroom operations, planning curricula, and promoting children's development. Applicants must have early childhood education units and experience working with young children. This position offers competitive benefits, including 95% medical coverage from the agency.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid California driver's license.
• Must meet State health requirements including physical examination.
• Mandatory CPR and Basic First Aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with early childhood education for preschoolers ages 2 to 5.
• Plan, implement curriculum, and supervise children.
• Support children's social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.

Skills

Experience with young children

Knowledge of Child Care Licensing Regulations

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Minimum 6 Early Childhood Education coursework units

Job description

Overview

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Head Start/Early Head Start - Teacher Assistant

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, he/she is responsible for early childhood education that is geared toward the overall goal of social competence and school readiness, which is age and developmentally appropriate for preschoolers ages 2 to 5 years old. Provides for the children's social intellectual, physical and emotional development. Is responsible for assisting with the classroom operation including, planning, curriculum and child assessment implementation, and supervision of children.

Education

• Minimum 6 Early Childhood Education coursework units.

Experience

• Six (6) months direct experience working with young children preferred.
• Knowledge of Child Care Licensing Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards and best practices related to early childhood education.
• Knowledge of program practices in preschool, center-based and/ or home-based programs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and internet.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid California driver's license, have use of a motor vehicle and provide evidence of automobile liability insurance.
• Must meet State health requirements including passing a physical examination as a condition of employment, and must provide verification of a TB clearance at the time of employment.
• Mandatory CPR and Basic First Aid certificate, which employee is responsible to maintain for the duration of their employment with Head Start.

Benefits

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% Agency paid!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children
• 401k Matching Options
• Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)
• Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)
• Generous Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions)
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Equity and Legal

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For more information about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org

All Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.

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