What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County?
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Our agency provides employees with a positive work environment and the ability to balance work & home along with excellent benefits. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance including sick, vacation, and personal leave with 11 paid holiday's and a fully vested retirement plan with an up to 5% match.
Two positions are open and are full-time, full benefits starting between $18.00 - $19.00 per hour depending on how many Early Childhood Education units you have completed. Position is located at the Alvin Early Head Start Center in Santa Maria.
Under the supervision of a Site Supervisor, 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 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.
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Salary : $18 - $19
