Head Start/Early Head Start - Teacher Assistant

Crystal Stairs, Inc span strong p>\n Improving the Lives of Families<\/span em p>\n through Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy<\/span em p>\n \n Head Start\/Early Head Start - Teacher Assistant<\/span u strong p>\n <\/p>\n Job Summary<\/span u strong p>\n Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, he\/she is responsible for early childhood education that is geared toward the overall goal of social competence and school readiness, which is age and developmentally appropriate for preschoolers ages 2 to 5 years old.

Provides for the children's social intellectual, physical and emotional development.

Is responsible for assisting with the classroom operation including, planning, curriculum and child assessment implementation, and supervision of children span p>\n \n Education<\/span u strong span strong> Minimum 6 Early Childhood Education coursework units span p>\n \n Experience<\/span u strong>: Six (6) months direct experience working with young children preferred.

Knowledge of Child Care Licensing Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards and best practices related to early childhood education.

Knowledge of program practices in preschool, center-based and\/ or home-based programs.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and internet span p>\n \n Special Requirements span u strong> Must possess a valid California driver's license, have use of a motor vehicle and provide evidence of automobile liability insurance.

Must meet State health requirements including passing a physical examination as a condition of employment, and must provide verification of a TB clearance at the time of employment.

Mandatory CPR and Basic First Aid certificate, which employee is responsible to maintain for the duration of their employment with Head Start span p>\n \n Total Package of Benefits<\/span u strong p>\n \n * Medical\/ Dental\/ Vision - 95% Agency paid span li>\n * Employee Assistance Program<\/span li>\n * Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children<\/span li>\n * 401k Matching Options<\/span li>\n * Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)<\/span li>\n * Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)<\/span li>\n * Generous Sick and Vacation Time<\/span li>\n * Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12\/24 - 1\/1 (for select positions)<\/span li>\n * Opportunity for Growth and Development<\/span li>\n * Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM<\/span li>\n<\/ul>\n \n Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture.

As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status span strong span p>\n \n Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

<\/span strong span p>\n \n For more information about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at: span strong span p>\n \n All Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area span strong span p>\n ","