Teacher Assistant - Temporary, Head Start

Community Action Commission Of Santa Barbara County; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Commission Of Santa Barbara County is seeking a Teacher Assistant for a Head Start program in Lompoc, CA. This temporary position supports classroom teachers to deliver a high-quality early childhood program and requires caregiving, supervision, and assistance with classroom activities.

The role involves helping with meals, naps, hygiene, and safety, while following curriculum guidance and participating in staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Internet software and word processing products.
• Must maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card within hire.
• Bilingual abilities preferred; experience with children with disabilities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 100% supervision of all children when in the teacher/child ratio.
• Assist in meal preparation and clean up; help with nap time and comfort.
• Support teachers in implementing curriculum and activities with children.
• Contribute to observations and ongoing assessment of children.

Skills

Internet software

Word processing

Education

Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit (or higher) - California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Job description

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Teacher Assistant - Temporary, Head Start

Head Start Temporary Manual Labor Chestnut Office, Lompoc, CA, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 1639

Salary Range: $19.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Our agency provides employees with a positive work environment with the ability to balance work & home. Substitute positions earn sick leave hours. Positions start out between $19.00-$20.00 per hour depending on how many Early Childhood Education Units you have completed.

The Teacher Assistant supports the classroom teachers of a center to carry out a high-quality early childhood program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 Permitor 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.