Teacher Assistant II

MAOF; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Sick Time

Bereavement Leave

Jury Duty Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement

Life Insurance

EAP

Employee Discounts

Job summary

MAOF's Head Start/Center is seeking a Teacher Assistant II to support classroom activities and supervise children in a Los Angeles setting. You will assist in planning activities that promote social, physical, and cognitive growth.

Qualifications include high school diploma or GED, 12 ECE units, and a valid CDA or eligibility for TCC. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; expect to complete required trainings and fingerprinting.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• 12 ECE units required.
• Valid CDA permit or eligibility for TCC.
• Associate Teacher Permit must be acquired within 2 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching activities that promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Assist in planning individual and group activities aligned to children's ages.
• Supervise children at all times indoors and outdoors.
• Support MAOF Head Start/Center program operations.

Skills

Bilingual English Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

12 ECE units

CDA permit or TCC eligibility

Associate Teacher Permit within 2 years

Job description

A staff person who assists in the teaching of a HS Center instructs children in activities designed to promote their social, physical, and intellectual growth. Assists in the planning of individual and group activities which stimulates learning, according to the ages of the children. Responsible for the supervision of children at all times indoors/outdoors. The position is situated in the educational service component of HS/EHS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Twelve (12) units in Early Childhood Development.
• Valid Child Development Associate permit or qualify for a Temporary County Certificate (TCC).
• LACOE Career Development Initiative Pathways – Candidates participating in one of LACOE’s Career Development Initiative Pathways may be hired with the following provisions:
• Six (6) ECE units or valid CDA credential.
• Continuously enrolled in a program leading towards the CDA Teacher Permit per the CCTC matrix.
• Associate Teacher Permit must be acquired within 2 years of employment.
• A Professional Development Plan must be developed within 1 month of hire and must identify clear timeframes for the completion of the Associate Teacher Permit.
• Must commit to 2 years of employment after the completion of the program (written commitment must be properly documented by agency).
• Must complete LACOE’s ECE Teacher Preparation Academy in addition to the onboarding training.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Special Qualifications

• Must complete AB 1207 California Childcare Providers: Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire, renewed every two (2) years.
• Must submit to a pre-employment physical examination, drug screening and Tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
• Must provide vaccination records for Pertussis (Tdap), Measles (MMR) and Influenza (optional).
• Will be fingerprinted and must clear through DOJ and FBI.
• Hold a valid First Aid and CPR certificate.

MAOF Sponsored Benefits:

At MAOF, we are committed to supporting the overall well-being of our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package of benefits and perks for full-time employees, with select benefits also available to part-time employees.

• Personal Time Off (PTO) – (Vacation/personal days or sick time).
• Paid Sick Time – 48 hours.
• Bereavement Leave – 5 paid days.
• Jury Duty – 5 paid days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid 100% by MAOF.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan - 5% employer match – 100% vested.
• Basic Life and Accidental Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Employee Assistance (EAP) – For team members and dependents; counseling, legal assistance, financial planning, identity theft, etc.
• Supplemental Cancer, Disability, and Accident plans.
• Employee referral bonus (referring employee earns $500 for each new hire who completes 90 days).
• Discounts for AT&T wireless, movie tickets, amusement parks, and much more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Credit Union Membership

Contact information below if you would like more information regarding this position.

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Teacher Assistant II

In order for your application to be accepted, the following documents are REQUIRED:

• College Transcripts are REQUIRED when applying for the MAOF Head Start, Child Care and Pre-School programs,
• Degree along with college transcripts REQUIRED for any positions that require a BA or higher degree,
• When applying for positions of Associate Teacher, Teacher, Head Teacher or Site Supervisor a copy of the Permit from the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing is REQUIRED,
• When applying for positions that do not require transcripts or degrees a High School diploma or equivalency REQUIRED,
• Updated resume REQUIRED for all positions,
• 2 letters of PROFESSIONAL recommendation REQUIRED for all positions.

Minimum qualifications must-be-met by the close of filing date.

MAOF offers the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Insurance, Employer Contribution and Employer Match 403(b) Retirement Plan with 100% vesting, Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs (EAP), Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, 501(c)(3) Designation Public Service Loan Forgiveness, other supplemental benefits such as AFLAC, Credit Union Membership and Discount tickets to Southern CA theme parks and attractions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here .