Teacher Assistant - Substitute

Overview

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Substitute positions open serving the Santa Barbara, Goleta & Carpinteria areas. Our agency provides employees with a positive work environment with the ability to balance work & home. Positions start out between $18.00 - $19.00 per hour depending on how many Early Childhood Education Units you have completed. This position will earn sick leave. Under the supervision of a Site Supervisor, the Teacher Assistant supports the classroom teachers of a center to carry out a high-quality early childhood program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain 100% supervision of all children, by sight and sound at all times, when in the teacher / child ratio.
• Consistently use positive child guidance methods.
• Develop positive relationships with each child and with parents.
• Assist in meal preparation, mealtime and clean up.
• Set cots or mats out for nap time and assist children during napping.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment.
• Maintain the confidentiality of records and information about enrolled families.
• Attend and contribute to regular staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings.
• Help implement the curriculum under teacher direction, including small group activities, field trips, mealtimes, and one-on-one activities with children.
• Contribute to child observations and ongoing assessment.
• Assist children with toileting, diapering and / or feeding and other physical care needs.
• Be aware of all center children with food allergies and ensure they receive doctor-recommended substitutions.
• Be sensitive to children with special needs and function as a positive team member. Communicate effectively with families and co-workers.
• Attend parent meetings and home visits when requested.
• Perform other comparable related duties as required.

Education and / or Experience

Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit or higher from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential program to be completed within two (2) years of hire.

Computer Skills

To perform this position successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software and word processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for the position held. Must obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card.

Other Skills and Abilities

Experience working with children with disabilities desirable; bilingual preferred.

Other Qualifications

Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. Obtain a tuberculosis clearance and complete Community Care Licensing fingerprint process. Provide verification of state-required vaccines upon hire for : Influenza (Aug 1–Dec 1), Pertussis, and Measles. Acceptable verifications include immunization record and physician statement. Flu vaccinations may be waived by completing an annual waiver.

EOE

CommUnify is an equal opportunity employer. CommUnify has been chosen by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce as the 2024 Nonprofit of the Year.

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