Head Start Teacher Assistant
Company: All Kids Academy Head Start, Inc.
Location: El Cajon
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Teacher Assistant Summary: Under the direction
of the Center Director and classroom Teacher, assist in the
teaching and learning activities of the classroom in compliance
with Head Start Performance Standards, California State Regulation
(Title 22) and Agency requirements. Assist the teacher in a Head
Start setting providing a comprehensive program to meet
educational, emotional, social, health, nutritional, and
psychological needs of children. In accordance with federal
guidelines, applicants must also be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19, unless eligible for accommodation. COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:
$1000 Service Awards Every 5 Years Medical, dental, and vision
insurance Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance 403 (b)
retirement plan with matching agency contributions (up to 6%) Paid
vacation and sick time 15 Paid holidays Free Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) Health and Dependent Care Flex Plans (FSAs) Accident,
Disability, Critical Illness voluntary plans $1,500 Tuition
Reimbursement Paid professional development days Two paid Personal
Days SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Center Director Minimum Employment
Qualifications/Competencies EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Head Start:
An Associate's Degree with 12 semester credits in Early Childhood
Education or Child Development. The ability to get an Associate
Teacher Permit/or Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)
within the first 90 days of employment. Early Head Start : Same as
above, plus three semester units of Infant Toddler Development
courses. In addition, if you do not have an Associate degree but
you do have 12 completed units in Child Development, you may
qualify for our Classroom Instructional Assistant position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Assist the
teacher in planning and maintaining a safe, clean, learning
environment and in assuring the well-being and safety of the
children in his/her care Maintain a cooperative attitude of working
together with the teacher, volunteers, parents, and program
specialists in planning and implementing activities; Assist teacher
to implement the developmental assessment for each child to
determine the child---s strengths and areas in which each child may
need help; Plan with and assist the teacher in preparing materials
and supplies in advance for activities; Assist the teacher in
maintaining a confidential assessment binder, consisting of
developmental assessments, individual goals, and observations of
progress toward meeting goals; Assist teacher in implementing
behavior plans designed by resource/mentor teachers and/or mental
health specialist; Maintain discipline and supervision of children
during all activities; IMPORTANT Prior to employment, in compliance
with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended,
employment candidate will be required to provide either proof of
U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the
candidate---s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. Head Start
regulations require that no person shall work in any Head Start
program until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the
Department of Justice. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend
to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to
employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the
Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with
disabilities. No person will be denied employment, discriminated
against, or prohibited from participating fully in employment
opportunities for reasons of race, color, national origin,
ancestry, citizenship, religion(including religious dress and
grooming practices), creed, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy,
childbirth, or related medical condition), age, gender, gender
identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic
characteristic, marital status, military or veteran status, medical
or physical disability, medical condition, or any other
characteristic protected by federal state, or local law. Applicants
will be required to obtain a Health Screening, TB clearance, proof
of immunization against measles, and pertussis (MMR and Tdap
vaccines), and background clearance prior to starting employment.
"The mission of All Kids Academy Head Start, Inc. is to serve
children, families, and communities by closing the achievement gap.
To this end, we provide quality school readiness and comprehensive
services; and partner with families to support their hopes and
desires, in achieving their maximum potential as productive members
of society." An Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: All Kids Academy Head Start, Inc., El Cajon , Head Start Teacher Assistant, Education / Teaching , El Cajon, California
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