Teacher Assistant - Substitute, Head Start

Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County is seeking a Head Start Teacher Assistant in Goleta, California. The role involves maintaining supervision of children, developing relationships, and assisting with meal preparation. Required qualifications include a Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit and enrollment in a Child Development Associate credential program. This position offers a starting salary of $18.00 - $19.00 per hour, sick leave, and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit.
• Obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR card.
• Complete pre-employment physical and tuberculosis clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supervision of all children at all times.
• Use positive guidance methods.
• Develop relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Experience working with children

Bilingual preferred

Knowledge of Internet software

Word Processing software

Education

Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit

Enrolled in Child Development Associate credential program

Job description

Overview

Substitute positions open serving the Santa Barbara, Goleta & Carpinteria areas. 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 with the ability to balance work & home. Positions start out between $18.00 - $19.00 per hour depending on how many Early Childhood Education Units you have completed. This position will earn sick leave.

Responsibilities

• 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