Teacher Assistant

Expected Hourly Pay Rate:

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CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

General

Summary:

Under general supervision of the classroom Teacher or Teacher w/ Waiver, the Teacher Assistant supports activities designed to stimulate learning, caregiver involvement, student progress, assessments, and transition into kindergarten.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Within the team structure, the Teacher Assistant provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program which include the following responsibilities:

Interactions with Children and Families (80%), Staff Relationships (10%), and Administrative Functions (10%)

Review the job flyer for all the job details, requirements, and benefits.

Minimum Required

• Education
  : 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education, including 3 semester units of Infant & Toddler Development.

• Internal CCRC applicants may alternatively meet this requirement by the successful completion of the Teacher Aide Apprenticeship program.

• Professional/ Technical
  
  Certifications:
  
  

• Must have a current Teacher Assistant Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix.
• Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire.

• Technical Requirements:

• Must have intermediate technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suites, PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
• Basic knowledge of standard teaching practices, effective instructional strategies, Community Care Licensing and all other applicable regulations.

• Work Schedule
  :
  The Teacher Assistant works full time 40 hours a week. Overtime may be expected.
  • The Teacher Assistant may work a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends. Hours may vary depending on the needs of the program.
• Work Environment: This position works in an Early Care and Learning Center. The Early Care and Learning Center includes Early Learning classrooms for children ages Birth to 5 years old, outside playgrounds and play structures, and may include regular office space and/or storage areas at larger centers. School year center assignments can vary depending on business needs.

• Background & Health Clearance Requirements:
  Head Start/CCP
  • Background & Health Clearance Requirements
    :
    Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting.
  • Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including:
  • Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting
    :
    For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section  and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
  • Health Clearance
    :
    For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with "at risk" populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22,
    * 101216, CA Health and Safety Code , and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93)
  • MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC's liability insurance provisions:
    For positions where driving is required.
  • Child Development Permit
    :
    For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)
  • CPR / Pediatric CPR certification
    :
    For certain…