Teacher Aide, Head Start

Department of Social Services requires potential applicants to clear the California criminal background check.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Teacher, the Aide assists the classroom staff in the implementation of individualized goals and objectives set forth in the partnership with the Parent/Guardian and the Teaching staff for children identified in need of additional guidance within the classroom environment. The Aide will participate in regular communication with staff concerning children and ongoing communication with parents/guardians. The Aide will support classroom and playground supervision to ensure the safety of every child. The Aide will be a floater between the classrooms as assigned or needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Observes and records specific behavioral data as well as targeted goals and objectives as directed by the Teacher.
• Routinely communicates observations and progress with program staff.
• Adapts planned activities, materials, and equipment to facilitate participation by special needs children.
• Helps promote communication, play, and socialization with classmates.
• Performs required care-giving activities for children as necessary (i.e. feeding, toileting, dressing, etc.)
• Implements behavior management techniques and monitors progress and effectiveness as directed by the teacher.
• Assists staff in implementing curriculum and individualized goals for the special needs children to promote growth and learning in all developmental areas.
• Encourage parental involvement into the program and maintain ongoing communication with parents/guardians in a professional and respectful manner, with confidentiality.
• Additional classroom duties as assigned by Teacher in conducting day-to-day site activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a valid, unrestricted California Driver’s license and ability to be insurable under CRIHB’s automobile insurance. If employee has a valid license from another state, he/she must obtain a CA license within 2 months of hiring date.
• Position requires occasional over night travel within CRIHB’s service area.
• Requires ability to drive up to 7 hours a day.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year experience working with children ages 3-5.
• Six (6) units in early childhood Education or Child Development preferred.
• Desire to increase knowledge of normal child growth/development, parent-child relationships, and children with special needs.
• Able to demonstrate sound and mature judgment.
• Ability and knowledge to work with 3-5 year old children and meet Head Start Standards of Conduct and Confidentiality.
• Write logically, clearly, concisely, and effectively with good grammar.
• Skills in working with a diverse group of parents/guardians.
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently and with a team.
• Current physical exam, negative tuberculosis test, Hep B series I, II, and III as required, CPR, First Aid certification, and criminal background fingerprint clearance, Megan’s Law and Trust line.

This position requires an awareness and keen appreciation of American Indian traditions, customs and socioeconomic needs and the ability at all times to meet and deal effectively in contacts with American Indian organizations which requires tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness, and good judgment in handling functions of a sensitive nature.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified American Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472 and 473). Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit Indian verification, certified by Tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.81 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• REQUIRED RESPONSE: Are you claiming Indian Preference?

You are eligible for preference if you:
(a) are a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe;
(b) are a descendent of a member and were residing within the present boundaries of any Indian reservation on June 1, 1934;
(c) are an Alaska Native; or
(d) possess one-half degree Indian blood derived from tribes that are indigenous to the United States.

You can find more information here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/tribal-consultation/indian-preference/#:~:text=Indian Preference allows certain American,of Indian Affairs (BIA)

Experience:

• working with children ages 3-5: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Porterville, CA 93257: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18