Preschool Assistant Teacher

PROGRAM SUMMARY Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. (Plaza) is a comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on school readiness for children zero to five years of age. Developmentally appropriate services are provided for children from low-income families, zero to five years of age. Plaza de la Raza currently serves over 700 children and their families. DEFINITION Under general direction, the Preschool Assistant Teacher assists classroom-teaching staff in planning, facilitating, and implementing individual and group activities, completing basic records, and sharing information with Site Supervisor/Education Coordinator regarding student progress in planned activities. This position assists with instructing children in activities designed to promote their social/emotional, physical, and cognitive growth and development. The Assistant Teacher will also be involved in the planning of individual and group activities to foster learning according to the ages of the children. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General direction and supervision is provided by the Education Coordinator or Site Supervisor. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Assists teacher in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy work environment. • Assists teacher with meeting the toileting needs of children. • Assist in the compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulations, and Community Care Licensing requirements. • Assists in the implementation of Plaza de la Raza's written curriculum plan. • Assists in the planning and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities. • Promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards including children with disabilities and dual language learners as appropriate. • Assists in the supervision and management of children in the classroom MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Science or a related field. A valid California Child Development Teacher Permit or higher. Experience Six months of experience as a student intern, tutor, or instructional assistant working in an educational setting with preschool children is desirable. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS • Successful completion of an initial health examination, performed by or under the supervision of a physician, to determine, at a minimum, if the prospective employee can perform requirements of the job description physical requirements. • Proof of the absence of Tuberculosis, from a physician, to show that the prospective employee is cleared to work with children and families. • Documentation of current immunizations against Influenza, Mumps, Measles, & Rubella (MMR) and Pertussis (TDAP). ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Child Abuse Index prior to starting employment. • Completed and signed statement of any pending and/or prior criminal arrests/charges/convictions related to child sexual abuse, child abuse and neglect, and/or violent felonies. • Verification that determines eligibility for employment in the United States of America. • A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation to perform position duties is required. • As a mandated reporter of child abuse, must immediately report any suspected child abuse and/or neglect to Child Protective Services. • Bi-lingual in a language reflective of the population served is preferred. • Current CPR/First Aid certification.

Salary : $21 - $24