Classroom Aide

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 supervision, this position is responsible for aiding the Teacher in providing child development services to children and provide additional support to education staff in the absence of a co-worker. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General direction and supervision is provided by the Education Coordinator or Site Supervisor if one is assigned to the site/center DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties include, but are not limited to the following: • Communicates in an effective manner with children, families, and co-workers. • Completes Daily Health and Safety Checklist. • Collates Non-Federal Match forms. • Submit orders for the site for processing. • Assists in the preparation of meals for children and assist with preparation and clean-up of kitchen. • Assist with Care and Supervision of children when in the classroom to break instructional staff. • Assists education staff in meeting the needs of children, self-care activities. • Cleans classroom daily to maintain a safe environment including but not limited to putting away equipment, materials and supplies and sanitizing all toys and surfaces. • Engages in a variety of specific tasks related to child development as directed. • Prepares activities, supplies and environment as indicated by teaching staff. • Attends and participates in staff development provided by agency and/or outside vendors to assure 15 clocked professional growth hours. • Adheres to all State, Local and Federal regulations. • Follows program procedure for the report of child abuse. • Assists with providing an MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Associate of Arts Degree in Early Child Development Education, Psychology, Social Science or related field and a valid California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher, is required. Experience: One (1) year experience working or volunteering with children under the age of 5 years. 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.

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