Early Childhood Education - Teacher Assistant
$38,480–$39,832 year
On-siteSanta Ana, California, United States
Job Summary
Assist in instruction and care of children by following lesson plans, supervising play and activities, serving meals, and managing nap time routines. Teach arts, crafts, songs, and games while preparing weekly lesson plans and educational materials. Maintain an orderly indoor and outdoor environment by cleaning, straightening, and implementing safety rules. Document attendance, assess child development, and provide observations to teachers. Supervise children indoors and outdoors to ensure safety and maintain a learning environment that supports social, intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. Bilingual English/Spanish required with a minimum of six semester units in Early Childhood Education and one year of preschool experience. Regular attendance Monday through Friday.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum six (6) semester units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development
- Minimum one (1) year experience in working with preschool children
- Must have positive attitude with a desire to work with and promote the welfare of children and their families
- Sensitive to the needs of the program and the children
- Sensitivity and the ability to work well with diverse ethnic, religious and cultural groups
- Maintain confidentiality
- Regular attendance, Monday through Friday, according to schedule provided by the site supervisor
- Must be able to read, write and communicate
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- Must meet State health requirements
- Must submit to a pre-employment physical examination and Tuberculosis (TB) clearance at the time of employment, to be renewed every four years
- Must submit to a flu vaccine once a year or provide waiver
- Must provide vaccination records for influenza, pertussis, and measles, at the time of employment
- Criminal record clearance: FBI, DOJ and CACI must be cleared prior to employment
- Fingerprint clearance must be obtained for continued employment with MAOF
- Must complete LIC 508 Criminal Record Statement and Out of State Disclosure
- Must complete AB 1207 California Child Care Providers: Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire, renewed every two (2) years
- Must be fingerprinted and cleared through the Justice Department
- Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear
- Must be able to sit and reach with hands and arms
- Must be able to stand, walk, and sit in lower sitting
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
- Must have close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus
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