Teacher Aide - Antelope Valley

Expected Hourly Pay Rate:

$20.00

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under close supervision, the Teacher Aide will provide quality services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program which include the following responsibilities:

Interactions with Children and Families (80%)

• Assist with the management of children in the classroom, outside, transitions, and sign in and sign out process.
• Assist with promoting inclusive support for all children, addressing their unique strengths and needs.
• Develop knowledge for and support the implementation of developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing, and all other applicable regulations.
• Learn to and assist with the preparation of age-appropriate indoor and outdoor materials and activities to support children’s growth in all developmental domains, as well as creating and changing learning centers in the classroom as needed at the direction of the Teacher.  
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, including sanitation of learning materials and classroom equipment
• Assist with food service, receiving deliveries, and other classroom needs as requested.
• Communicate as needed with the teaching team regarding the progress of each child and learn to provide educational strategies at school and home.
• Observe the teaching teams conducting home visits and parent conferences to establish individual goals, communicate class progress, and provide educational strategies for caregivers to implement.

Staff Relationships (10%)

• Support the daily routine and functions of the classroom to make sure they are working and being implemented. Support other staff to complete all classroom duties daily.
• Shadow the Individual Education Plan processes by observing meetings, the completion of referrals, assessments, goals planning, and ensuring children are receiving services.
• Develop and maintain well-defined lines of communication and professional boundaries at all times with staff, caregivers, and families.  

Administrative Functions (10%)

• Shadow the completion and submission of monthly reports and weekly lesson plans and goals to Teacher and/or Center Director for review and feedback prior to implementation in the classroom
• Learn to and assist with collecting observations for ongoing assessments to ensure child outcomes are meeting agency benchmarks.
• Observe and learn the implementation of developmentally appropriate practices, effective teaching strategies, adherence to federal and state regulations including licensing, DCFS, IEP/IFSP meetings, and inclusion methods/practices. Assist with generating and tracking Non-Federal Match monthly. 
• Support and consistently adhere to Suspected Child Abuse prompt reporting policies, procedures and documentation for all issues, emergencies, and unusual incidents.
• Learn and follow the system of confidentiality for all data, records, and information regarding families.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties include tasks that are required, but currently comprise of less than 5% of the daily workflow for this job:

• Ensure general maintenance, security of the facility, and assist with inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Attending parent meetings; including participation, oral presentations, planning, and set up of materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Minimum Required:

• Education: 6 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development including 3 semester units of Infant & Toddler courses.
• Professional/Technical Certifications:
  • Hold and maintain a current California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix upon hire.
  • Hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Technical Requirements: Basic computer skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suites, PowerP