Volunteers of America Los Angeles · 4 weeks ago
Teacher Assistant II Early Head Start South LA
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.22/hr - $24.44/hr
1+ years expVolunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need. The Co-Teacher will provide children aged 2-3 years with an environment that includes varied activities to help them develop socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically, aiming for social competence for the child.
Non ProfitSocial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide children with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child
Implements the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions). Plan individual and group activities to stimulate learning and promote parent involvement in the child’s learning. Works cooperatively with Co-Teacher and Family Advocate (FA) to provide information and resources to enrolled families
Integrate various HS services into the learning, such as parent involvement, social services, nutrition, health, and mental health services
Conducts daily classroom planning, maintains children’s records in conjunction with the FA and submits accurate monthly paperwork on a timely basis
Observes, screens and assesses children’s developmental levels and develops goals that relate to the child’s individual needs
Provide a planned program of activities, which supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children
Provide a learning environment that reflects the varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children in the program and the larger communities and societies in which they live
Provide a physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children
Other duties as may be required to fulfill program mission
Plans and implements the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions), including individual and group activities
Conducts classroom planning, integrate various HS services into the learning, such as parent involvement, social services, nutrition, health, and mental health services
Observes, screens and assesses children’s developmental levels
Provide a planned program of activities, which supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children
Other duties as required and may be subject to change
Qualification
Required
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Proof at the time of hire TB clearance within 6 months prior
Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st)
Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
Health screening at the time of employment
Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to: Able to lift up to 50 lbs
Frequently kneel and squat
Ability to move quickly
6 units of infant/toddler (At least 3 semester units are required at hire and any additional units for a total of 6 units are required to be completed within 1 year of hire)
AA in Early Child Education/Child Development with 24 units in CD OR AA in related field with 24 CD units
Experience working with children
Preferred
AA in ECE/CD with 24 units in CD or AA in related field with 24 CD units, including 6 units of infant/toddler for EHS
Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or higher
1 year of teaching experience
Head Start performance standards
Creative curriculum
Licensing regulations
Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal)
Benefits
VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Company
Volunteers of America Los Angeles
VOALA is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jordan Vasquez
People Operations Business Partner
Vanessa Brown
People Relations Partner Specialist
Recent News
2022-06-14
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