Teacher Assistant – Lytton Head Start (CRIHB)

California Rural Indian Health Board; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support preschool children in a nurturing environment. This full-time role involves planning engaging activities, ensuring children's safety, and maintaining open communication with parents. Ideal candidates will have a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to fostering a positive learning atmosphere. Join a team that values cultural awareness and provides essential health services to the community. If you're ready to make a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 3-5 is required.
• Must obtain 6 units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and preparation of activities for preschool children.
• Provide supervision during classroom, field trips, and playground activities.
• Maintain communication with parents regarding children's progress.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Child Development

Communication

Supervision

Record Keeping

Education

Six units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Three units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Job description

• If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to [e-mail] and indicate whether you are claiming Indian Preference. If yes, please attach supporting documentation.

ABOUT US

The California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc. (CRIHB) is committed to the needs and interests that elevate and promote the health status and social conditions of the Indian people of California. CRIHB does this by providing advocacy, shared resources, training, and technical assistance that enhances the delivery of quality comprehensive health-related services.

Department of Social Services requires potential applicants to clear the California criminal background check.

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Teacher, the Teacher Assistant will provide support through classroom and playground supervision of children, preparation of materials for learning activities, participation and guidance in children’s learning activities, assistance in providing a safe and sanitary environment for children, regular communication with parents/guardians and maintenance of children and family records. Incumbent follows detailed instructions and procedures in accomplishing assignments.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in planning and preparation of age-appropriate activities for preschool children.
• Assist in daily health checks of children.
• Assist in implementation of daily curriculum.
• Assist in routine cleaning of classroom areas as needed.
• Obtain supplies and arrange space for a variety of activities according to lesson plan.
• Assist in classroom, field trips, lunch and playground supervision of children, to include assisting during fire and earthquake drills.
• Provide for safety of children and performing required care-giving activities.
• Keep records of participant attendance and complete in-kind paperwork daily.
• Assist in upkeep of classroom materials and rotation of materials.
• Encourage parental involvement into the program and maintain ongoing communication with parents in a professional and respectful manner, with confidentiality in mind.
• Assist in discussing child’s developmental progress with parents during daily conversations and during home visits and parents conferences, as requested.
• Attend training conferences/meetings with site staff and parents to keep abreast of current requirements.
• Additional classroom duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher in conducting day-to-day site activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain a valid, unrestricted California Driver’s license and ability to be insurable under CRIHB’s automobile insurance. If employee has a valid license from another state, he/she must obtain a CA license within 2 months of hiring date.
• Position requires occasional over night travel within CRIHB’s service area.
• Requires ability to drive up to 7 hours a day.

Qualifications:

• One (1) year experience working with children ages 3-5.
• Six (6) units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred; OR
• Must obtain at least 3 units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development for the semester immediately following initial employment and continue in the educational program each subsequent semester until six (6) ECE/CD units has been obtained.
• Able to demonstrate sound and mature judgment.

This position requires an awareness and keen appreciation of American Indian traditions, customs and socioeconomic needs and the ability at all times to meet and deal effectively in contacts with Indian organizations which requires tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness, and good judgment in handling functions of a sensitive nature.

Job Type: Full-time, Non Exempt

Pay Rate: $20.66 an hour

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Preference in hiring is given to qualified American Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472 and 473).Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit Indian verification, certified by Tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

Application Question(s):

• REQUIRED RESPONSE: Are you claiming Indian Preference?

You are eligible for preference if you:

(a) are a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe;

(b) are a descendent of a member and were residing within the present boundaries of any Indian reservation on June 1, 1934;

(c) are an Alaska Native; or

(d) possess one-half degree Indian blood derived from tribes that are indigenous to the United States.

You can find more information here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/tribal-consultation/indian-preference/#:~:text=Indian%20Preference%20allows%20certain%20American,of%20Indian%20Affairs%20(BIA)