Teacher Assistant II Early Head Start North Hollywood

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support the development of young children in a nurturing environment. This role involves implementing educational programs, engaging with families, and ensuring a safe and inclusive atmosphere for children aged 0-5. As part of a mission-driven organization, you will contribute to meaningful community services while fostering children's social, emotional, and intellectual growth. If you are passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must pass background checks and have TB clearance.
• Requires reliable transportation and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supportive environment for children's development.
• Implement curriculum and plan activities for learning.
• Maintain children's records and conduct assessments.

Skills

Child Development

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

AA in Early Childhood Education

6 units of infant/toddler

Job description

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Teacher Assistant II Early Head Start North Hollywood

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: $23.22 - $24.44 PER HOUR

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 mental 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 Co-Teacher will 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, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child.
• 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. Work cooperatively with Co-Teacher and Family Advocate (FA) to provide information and resources to enrolled families.
• 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 child development level and develop goals that relate to the children’s individualization.
• Provide a planned program of activities, which 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 and the larger communities and societies in which they live.
• Provide a physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications.
• Proof at the time of hire
  • TB clearance within 6 months prior
  • Annual Influenza vaccination (between Aug 1 – Dec 1)
  • Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
• Health screening at the time of employment.
• Requires 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.
• Reliable transportation required.

EDUCATION:

• 6 units of infant/toddler. (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 1 year of hire)
• AND
• AA in Early Childhood Education/Child Development with 24 units in CD OR AA in related field with 24 CD units.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with children.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or higher.
• 1 year of teaching experience.
• Head Start performance standards.
• Licensing regulations.
• 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 and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.