Teacher Assistant, Head Start/Early Head Start Program
Mexican American Oportunity Foundation (MAOF) - Los Angeles County , CA
POSITION TITLE: Teacher Assistant
DEPARTMENT: MAOF Head Start/Early Head Start, California Child Care and State Pre-School Programs, Early Head Start Partnerships
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt, Full-Time
SUMMARY
A STAFF PERSON WHO ASSISTS IN THE TEACHING OF A HEADSTARTCENTER. INSTRUCTS CHILDREN IN ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THEIR SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH. ASSISTS IN THE PLANNING OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACTIVITIES WHICH STIMULATES LEARNING, ACCORDING TO THE AGES OF THE CHILDREN. (THIS POSITION IS SITUATED IN THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE COMPONENT OF HEAD START.
COMPONENT MISSION
The objective of the Educational Services Component is to:
- Provide children with a learning environment and various experiences which will help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development.
- Integrate the educational aspects of the various Head Start Service Areas in the daily schedule of activities.
- Encourage parents in the educational activities of the program and to enhance their role as the main influence of their child’s education and development.
- Assist parents in increasing their knowledge, understanding, skills and experience in child growth and development.
- Assists parents in identifying educational activities for their children in the home
A. Education
- Twelve (12) units in Early Childhood Development.
- Valid Child Development Associate permit or qualify for a Temporary County Certificate (TCC). Agency will assist and support in the process; or
B. LACOE Career Development Initiative Pathways – Candidates participating in one of LACOE’s Career Development Initiative Pathways may be hired with the following provisions:
- 6 ECE units or valid CDA Credential.
- Continuously enrolled in a program leading towards the CDA Teacher Permit per the CCTC matrix.
- Associate Teacher Permit must be acquired within 2 years of employment
- Professional Development Plan must be developed within 1 month of hire and must identify clear timeframes for the completion of the Associate Teacher Permit.
- Must commit to 2 years of employment after the completion of the program (written commitment must be properly documented by agency).
- Must complete LACOE’s ECE Teacher Preparation Academy in addition to the onboarding training.
C. Skills
- Must be able to read, write and communicate.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
- Regular attendance, Monday thru Friday, according to the work schedule provided by the program.
- Computer literate (MS Office Skills, Word, Excel and Power Point).
- Regularly required to operate standard office equipment (computer, Tablet, iPad, FAX, phones, printer, etc.).
D. Other
- Must always possess fingerprint clearance during employment.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
- T.B. clearance at the time of employment issued within six (6) months prior to employment, to be renewed every four years.
- Pre-employment Health Screening, T.B. Test and Drug Screening.
- Flu vaccine once a year or submit a waiver.
- Vaccination record for influenza, pertussis and measles, at the time of employment.
MAOF offers the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Insurance, Employer Contribution and Employer Match 403(b) Retirement Plan with 100% vesting, Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs (EAP), Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, 501(c)(3) Designation Public Service Loan Forgiveness, other supplemental benefits such as AFLAC, Credit Union Membership and Discount tickets to Southern CA theme parks and attractions.
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Contact Info
Soledad Aguilar (323)278-3690 saguilar@maof.org