Teacher Assistant I Early Head Start San Fernando Valley/SantaClarita

Voala; California (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant to join their Early Head Start program. In this vital role, you will create a nurturing environment for children aged 2-3, fostering their social, emotional, and intellectual growth. Your responsibilities will include planning engaging activities, integrating essential health services, and collaborating with parents to enhance the learning experience. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young children and their families. If you are passionate about early childhood education and eager to contribute to a supportive community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• Must pass fingerprint clearance and background checks.
• TB clearance and annual vaccinations required.

Responsibilities

• Provide varied activities for children's social and emotional development.
• Plan and implement curriculum for morning and afternoon classes.

Skills

Child Interaction

Classroom Planning

Developmental Assessment

Parent Involvement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

24 CD units in ECE/CD

AA in ECE/CD (preferred)

Job description

Teacher Assistant I Early Head Start San Fernando Valley/Santa Clarita

Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.

PAY RATE: $21.57 - $22.70 PER HOUR

BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START

Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 0 – 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Children also receive a broad array of health services including screenings and referrals, maintenance of immunization schedules, nutrition assessments and follow-ups, mental health assessments as part of initial screenings, and determination if any developmental or physical delays are present. Enrolled children receive healthy meals, along with an assessment of their nutritional needs and the necessary follow-ups. Nutrition education is available for parents and incorporated into daily classroom activities for the children.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Teacher Assistant will provide children (ages 2-3 years old) with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child.

Specific duties include:

• Provide children with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development;
• Implement the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions). Plan individual and group activities to stimulate learning and promote parent involvement in the child’s learning;
• Integrate various HS services into the learning, such as parent involvement, social services, nutrition, health, and mental health services;
• Conduct daily classroom planning, maintain children’s records in conjunction with the FA and submit accurate monthly paperwork on a timely basis;
• Observe, screen and assess children’s developmental levels and develop goals that relate to the child’s individual needs;
• Provide a planned program of activities that supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children;
• Provide a learning environment that reflects the varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children in the program;
• Provide a physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children;
• Other duties as may be required to fulfill program mission.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plans and implements the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions), including individual and group activities.
• Conducts classroom planning, integrates various HS services into the learning, such as parent involvement, social services, nutrition, health, and mental health services.
• Observes, screens and assesses children’s developmental levels.
• Provides a planned program of activities that supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children.
• Other duties as required and may be subject to change.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications.
• TB clearance within 6 months prior to hire.
• Annual Influenza vaccination (between Aug 1 – Dec 1).
• Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization.
• Health screening at the time of employment.
• Reliable Transportation required.
• Ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequently kneel and squat.
  • Ability to move quickly.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 24 CD units in ECE/CD, including 6 units of infant/toddler for EHS (At least 3 Infant/Toddler units required at hire and any additional units for a total of 6 units are required to be completed within a year of hire).

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with children.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AA in ECE/CD with 24 units in CD or AA in related field with 24 CD units, including 6 units of infant/toddler for EHS.
• Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or higher.
• 1 year of teaching experience.
• Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal).

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government.