Teacher Assistant, Head Start

CommUnify; New Cuyama (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave

Vacation and personal leave

11 paid holidays

Retirement plan with up to 5% match

Job summary

CommUnify is hiring a Head Start Teacher Assistant in the Cuyama Head Start Center. The role supports classroom teachers to deliver a high-quality early childhood program and serves a vital role in daily student supervision, guidance, and care.

The position is full-time with summer time off and a competitive benefits package. Compensation is hourly, with starting wages between $19.00 and $20.00 per hour depending on Early Childhood Education units completed.

Qualifications

• Requires Child Development Permit or higher and enrollment in a CDA credential program within two years of hire.
• Obtain and maintain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus and teamwork is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 100% supervision of children when in teacher/child ratio.
• Use positive child guidance methods.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Assist in meal preparation, mealtime, and cleanup.
• Set up nap areas and assist during naptime.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality of family records.
• Attend staff and curriculum planning meetings.
• Assist with implementing the curriculum under teacher direction.
• Contribute to child observations and ongoing assessment.
• Assist with toileting, diapering, feeding and other care needs.
• Be aware of children with food allergies and accommodate doctor-recommended substitutions.
• Support children with special needs.
• Communicate effectively with families and co-workers.
• Attend parent meetings and home visits as requested.

Skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Child development understanding

Team collaboration

Classroom supervision

Education

Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit or higher

Enrolled in a CDA credential program within 2 years

Tools

Internet software

Word processing 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 holiday's and a fully vested retirement plan with an up to 5% match.

Position is a benefited full-time position that will be off for the summer and starts out between $19.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on how many Early Childhood Education units you have completed. Position located in Cuyama at the Cuyama 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