Teacher Assistant, Head Start

Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick, vacation, and personal leave

11 paid holidays

Retirement plan with up to 5% match

Job summary

A local community organization in Santa Barbara is seeking a part-time Head Start Teacher Assistant to support classroom teachers and provide quality early childhood education. Responsibilities include supervising children, meal preparation, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates must have a Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit and a commitment to ongoing education. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, creating a positive work-life balance. Join us in making a difference in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit or higher required.
• Enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential program to be completed within two years of hire.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR card must be obtained and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all children at all times.
• Develop relationships with children and parents.
• Assist in meal preparation and clean up.
• Help maintain a clean classroom environment.
• Implement curriculum under teacher direction.

Skills

Positive child guidance methods

Effective communication with families

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Team collaboration

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit

Enrolled in Child Development Associate credential program

Tools

Word Processing software

Internet software

Job description

Want to make a difference in a child’s life? Join CommUnify’s team by becoming a Head Start Teacher Assistant!

Our agency provides employees with a positive work environment and the ability to balance work & home along with excellent benefits. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance including sick, vacation, and personal leave with 11 paid holidays and a fully vested retirement plan with an up to 5% match.

Position is a benefited part-time position, working 30 hours a week. Starts out between $18.00 - $19.00 per hour depending on how many Early Childhood Education units you have completed. Position located in Santa Barbara at the Coronel Head Start Center.

Under the supervision of a Site Supervisor, the Teacher Assistant supports the classroom teachers of a center to carry out a high-quality early childhood program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• When in the teacher/child ratio, maintains 100% supervision of all children, by sight and sound at all times.
• Consistently uses positive child guidance methods.
• Develops positive relationships with each child and with parents.
• Assists in meal preparation, mealtime and clean up.
• Sets cots or mats out for nap time and assists children during napping.
• Helps to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment.
• Maintains the confidentiality of records and information about enrolled families.
• Attends and contributes to regular staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings.
• Helps to implement the curriculum under teacher direction, including small group, field trips, mealtimes, and one on one activities with children.
• Contributes to child observations and ongoing assessment.
• Assist children with toileting, diapering and/or feeding and other physical care needs.
• Is aware of all center’s children with food allergies, and ensures they receive the doctor recommended substitutions.
• Is sensitive to children with special needs.
• Functions as a positive team member. Communicates effectively with families and co-workers.
• Attends parent meetings and home visits when requested.
• Performs other comparable related duties as required.

Education and/or Experience

Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit or higher from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential program to be completed within two (2) years of hire.

Computer Skills

To perform this position successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for position held. Must obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card.

Other Skills and Abilities

Experience working with children with disabilities desirable; bilingual preferred.

Other Qualifications

Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. Obtain a tuberculosis clearance and clear Community Care Licensing fingerprint process. Provide verification of State required vaccines upon hire for: Influenza (from August 1 to December 1), Pertussis, and Measles. Acceptable verifications include immunization record and physician statement. Exceptions to vaccinations: Flu can be waived by completing annual waiver.

CommUnify, EOE