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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Teacher's Assistant (Part-time and Substitute)

La Habra, CA

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18/hr - $22/hr

The City of La Habra is seeking a part-time and/or substitute Teacher's Assistant for their Child Development Division. The role involves supporting the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool and school-age children, ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.

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Responsibilities

Assists with the planning, preparation, organizing, and implementing the program for preschool-age or school-age children by approved curriculum, applicable policies, and philosophy of the Child Development program

Teach, supervise, and monitor student progress

Supervises children in all activities, including indoors and outdoors, snack and meal times, field trips, emergencies, preschool toileting, and preparedness drills

Direct students' group activities as assigned; provide emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance, and encourage their involvement in activities

Assist in preparing and maintaining a clean, safe, attractive, and positive learning environment, including inspecting facilities to ensure children's safety indoors and outdoors

Model and develop language and communication skills with students

Completes daily observations of students, documenting the students' learning

Administer routine first aid to students as needed

Participate in professional development and training as assigned; attend staff and other meetings as required

Participates in all Child Development community family events outside of typical work hours, parades, performances, etc

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

Child Development PermitPediatric First AidPediatric CPRChild behavior managementCurriculum developmentRecord-keepingCustomer serviceCleaning skillsBilingual (English/Spanish)Communication skills

Required

Copy of college transcripts showing Child Development units or class schedule printout is required and must be attached or a State of California Child Development Assistant Permit

Applicants must hold a Child Development Assistant Permit or higher

Accredited HERO program (including ROP) Completed certificate

Enrolled in 6 college units of Child Development, to obtain the Assistant permit

Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification is required (30 days after employment)

Must pass California Community Care Licensing fingerprint clearance to work with children

Successful Completion of a criminal history background check

Obtain and maintain all certifications and educational requirements as established by state and federal guidelines, including CPR/First Aid certificate for infants and children

TB test; proof of current Influenza, Pertussis and MMR vaccination

Knowledge of child-development behavior characteristics of children ages 2.9 years – 12 years, related learning, emotional stages, and physical development

Knowledge of curriculum and lesson plan activities for teaching at a school-age level or preschool level

Knowledge of basic methods of instruction and safe practices in classroom activities

Knowledge of requirements of maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly classroom

Knowledge of student behavior management strategies and techniques

Knowledge of basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques

Knowledge of operation of personal computers and applicable software

Skills and abilities to communicate effectively orally and in writing; with children, their parents, and other staff in teaching, informing, and interacting

Skills and abilities to observe and recognize behaviors or conditions in children that may indicate special attention or referral

Skills and abilities to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and possess excellent customer service skills

Skills and abilities to assist in developing, organizing, and implementing approved curriculum for children in the Child Development program

Skills and abilities to observe and evaluate student learning

Skills and abilities to work independently with little direction and confidentially with discretion

Skills and abilities to operate office equipment, including a computer, tablet, and two-way radios

Preferred

Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desirable

Benefits

The City provides a deferred compensation 457 plan administered by MissionSquare Retirement (formerly ICMA-RC).

Part-time employees are entitled to use accrued sick leave after 90 days of employment and are only permitted to use 40 hours of accrued sick leave time per year.