Teacher Assistant (San Diego)

Mexican American Opportunity Foundation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance paid 100%

403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% employer match

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation in San Diego seeks a dedicated individual to assist in early childhood education. The role involves supporting teachers in managing classroom activities and ensuring the safety and development of preschool-aged children. Candidates should have relevant coursework and experience, strong interpersonal skills, and be bilingual in English and Spanish. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, paid leave, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) semester units in Early Childhood Education and/or Child Development.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with preschool-aged children.
• Positive attitude and commitment to supporting children's well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with group instruction and activities.
• Provide evaluations and observations on children's progress.
• Supervise children's activities to ensure safety.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Minimum of six (6) semester units in Early Childhood Education and/or Child Development

One (1) year of experience working with preschool-aged children

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY

Under the direction of the Center Supervisor, and the Teacher(s) to whom assigned, assists in instruction and instructors’ groups of children, following lesson plans, and assists in assessing and documenting children's development.

• Assist teacher in group instruction and activities by teaching, preparation of materials, demonstrating, supervising play and activities, assisting to serve meals, nap time routine, and other activities as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for regular activities (indoors/outdoors) assigned and carries them out with minimum supervision.
• Provides children with a learning environment which will help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner to their age and development stage.
• Takes all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of the children and insures that children are supervised at all times.
• Assists in documenting attendance and in maintaining and insures that children are supervised at all times.
• Assists children during snack and mealtime.
• Assists Teacher in maintaining an orderly environment inside and outside. Cleans and straightens up, maintaining well arranged, orderly, and clean environments inside and outside.
• Assists in the implantation of safety rules and supervises children in order to ensure their safety.
• Assists in the cleaning up and setting up the classroom and maintaining a well-arranged orderly environment indoors and outdoors.
• Supervises children’s activities indoors and outdoors to ensure their safety.
• Assists Teacher with the preparation of weekly lesson plans and educational materials/equipment.
• Teaches arts, crafts songs, and games to children.
• Assists in individual group activities.
• Provides evaluations and observations to teacher on the progress and development status of each child.
• Supervises classroom when Teacher is on-site but away from the classroom.
• Attends staff meetings, conferences, workshops, in-service training, and parents meetings as assigned.
• Maintains clean and neat appearance in keeping with professional position and as an example to the children. Wears an apron (provided by MAOF) daily. Wears appropriate clothes, shoes and apron/uniform provided.
• Carries out any other activities which may be necessary for the proper implementation of the MAOF Child Care & Development Program.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of six (6) semester units in Early Childhood Education and/or Child Development.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with preschool-aged children.
• Positive attitude and commitment to supporting the well-being and development of children and families.
• Ability to work effectively with children and families from diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Regular attendance, Monday through Friday, based on the schedule assigned by the Site Supervisor.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

• Must meet all State health requirements.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and Tuberculosis (TB) clearance upon hire, with renewal every four (4) years.
• Must provide proof of influenza vaccination annually or submit a signed waiver.
• Must provide vaccination records for influenza, pertussis, and measles at the time of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must successfully clear FBI, DOJ, and CACI background checks prior to employment.
• Must complete fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and maintain active clearance throughout employment.
• Must complete LIC 508 Criminal Record Statement and Out-of-State Disclosure forms.
• Must complete AB 1207 California Child Care Providers Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire and renew certification every two (2) years.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and sit in lower sitting (e.g., floor/rug area, children’s chairs, and other children’s work areas). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At MAOF, we are committed to supporting the overall well-being of our employees.

MAOF SPONSORED BENEFITS

• 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.

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