Ravi's Import Warehouse · 4 months ago
** Internal Use for Early Education Apprentice Program (EEAP) ONLY ** - 2025/2026
Oakland, CA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelRavi's Import Warehouse is offering an internal apprenticeship program for Teacher Assistants at the YMCA of the East Bay. The Apprentice Teacher Assistants will support daily operations by providing high quality care to children and families, assisting teachers in planning and implementing learning activities, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all children.
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Responsibilities
Assist Teachers in planning, preparing, and implementing learning activities that meet curriculum goals for individuals or groups of children
Provide guidance and active supervision to children during all program activities
Interact with children using intentional and responsive verbal and non-verbal strategies
Assist Teachers in collecting photos and anecdotes to document children’s learning
Assist Teachers by accompanying them during Home Visits with families, when requested
Assist Teachers by covering classroom ratios and supervision during break times, lunch times, and meeting/paperwork time
Create warm and welcoming relationships with children and families
Assist Teachers in maintaining stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate classroom and outdoor environments. This may include daily monitoring and inspection of physical environments
Assist families in signing in and out accurately, as well as maintain accurate attendance, head count, meal count, and Infant Toddler daily records
Provide food, dishes, utensils, and other supplies to each classroom in time for meal service. Clean and sanitize dishes and utensils after every use
Assist with food preparation based on what is indicated on the daily menu utilizing health and sanitation procedures including washing hands, using gloves, and sanitizing food preparation areas properly
Clean and sanitize materials and equipment, including thermometers before and after every use
Attend meetings and trainings as required
Create and implement a work plan as assigned by supervisor
Seek direction from supervisor if unclear about any work assignment
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent, unless enrolled through an academic institution
Ability to work effectively in a high stress environment
Pre-employment physical examination and TB clearance
Proof of immunization for Covid-19, Measles and Pertussis, Flu vaccination recommended but not required
LiveScan fingerprint and criminal record clearance
Current certificates for Pediatric First Aid and CPR, including a total of 15 hours of preventative health and safety training or completion of this training within 90 days of hire
Must be able to communicate in English with proficiency
Experience working with children and families of diverse cultural backgrounds
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and other computer programs
Preferred
One year of Early Childhood classroom experience preferred, but not required, volunteer or paid experience will be considered
bilingual or multilingual preferred
Company
Ravi's Import Warehouse
Ravi's Import Warehouse supplies medicines, consumer goods, office supplies, and snacks.
Founded in 1986
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase