TEACHER ASSISTANT TRAINEE (SUBSTITUTE)

Neighborhood House Association; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood House Association is seeking a Childcare Aide to support preschool instruction under site supervision. You will assist in lesson planning, maintain a safe learning environment, and help with screenings and daily routines.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, and potential CD/ECE units. CPR/First Aid within 90 days and licensing compliance are required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CD/ECE units from an accredited college or university or ROP Training preferred.
• Certification in pediatric first aid and CPR must be met within 90 days of employment.
• Must meet state and county licensing requirements (fingerprints, TB, physical, immunizations).
• All hires must take at least six (6) CD or ECE units within 12 months of employment.
• May assist in breaks and planning time; cannot supervise alone unless 12+ CD/ECE units.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the instruction of the pre-school aged children.
• Assist in implementing weekly lesson plans that reflect Head Start curriculum and standards.
• Aid in developing and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for children to grow.
• Assists in administering screenings using appropriate tools (not interpreting).
• Maintains daily hygiene routines and safety in classroom and outdoor areas.
• Provides emotional support and encourages self-esteem in children.
• Participates in required training and attends center meetings as needed.
• Administers first aid when needed.
• Participates in center-level case management and reports on attendance and meals.
• May conduct home visits and parent/teacher conferences; collaborates with community resources.
• Assists with supervision of outdoor play and field trips; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Attendance reliability

Second language desirable

Education

High School Diploma / GED / equivalency

CD/ECE units from accredited college or ROP training

Job description

Multiple Locations*

Basic Job Assignment:

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor (or designated teaching staff) aids in the instruction of children.

Employment Requirements:

• Computers and related software programs. Must be computer literate.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a safe learning environment for children and others; Work effectively with children, parents, family, and community; Have regular, consistent attendance; Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills; Be sensitive to the needs of culturally and ethnically diverse groups; Speak a second language desirable.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or High School Proficiency Certificate required.

Child Development or Early Childhood Education units

from an accredited college/university or ROP Training in a Child Development Programpreferred.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements:

Certification in pediatric first aid and CPR must be met within 90 days of employment. Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center (fingerprints, TB, physical, immunizations).

1) All persons hired in this position will be required to take (on their own) and successfully complete (with at least a “C”) a minimum of six (6) units of Child Development (CD) or Early Childhood Education (ECE) at an accredited college or university within 12 months of employment.

2) Will assist in breaks and planning time for teacher and associate teacher, as needed. This position may not be left alone supervising children unless person has at least 12 units of child development (CD) or early childhood education (ECE) at an accredited college or university.

Examples of Major Functions:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

• Assists in the instruction of the pre-school aged children;
• Assist in implementing weekly lesson plans, which integrate activities that are developmentally appropriate for preschool children; that reflect Head Start curriculum and philosophy, and comply with the Performance Standards;
• Aid in developing and maintaining a safe and pleasing environment for the children which facilitates their ability to grow physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually;
• Assists in administering the screening of each child using appropriate assessment tools but not the translating/interpreting of those assessments:
• Assists in ensuring that daily hygiene needs met by modeling such routines as tooth brushing, hand washing, use of the bathroom, and meal times;
• Assists in ensuring the safety of the classroom as well as the outdoor playground;
• Assist in providing emotional support and encourages high self-esteem in the children;
• Participates in required training;
• Administers first aid when needed;
• Participates in center level case management meetings as needed;
• Observes the development of IEP’s for children with special needs;
• Assist with the preparation of monthly reports on attendance, excused absences, daily sign in/put sheets, in-kind and CCFP meal count;
• May help with conducting home visits and parent/teacher conferences;
• Participates in cross-component tasks; works with community resources to identify child/family needs and refer to proper resources for assistance;
• Helps in the supervision of outdoor play environment and field trips;
• Perform other duties as assigned.