TEACHER ASSISTANT (Infant)

Job Description

St. Vincent's is seeking full-time and part-time Teachers Assistant (6 ECE Units) for its Early Childhood Education Center. Since 1858, St. Vincent's has been providing affordable, quality childcare in a safe, loving, and nurturing environment. The Center is open year-round and is licensed for infants through pre-school.

Qualifications:

• 6 units are required in ECE (infant), combined with a commitment to earning an Early Childhood Education Teacher degree.

• 6 months of experience in a classroom setting or lab preferred.

• Ability to work independently with a strong level of organizational skills.

• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with all levels of clients.

• Possess good writing and speaking skills.

• Must demonstrate personal identity with and commitment to the mission and values of St. Vincent’s.

• Is conscientious in follow through on job requirements and has the ability to be a self-starter.

Job description:

• Assists as assigned with lunch and nap procedures.

• Assists with the toileting of children and changing diapers or clothes when necessary.

• Assist in Kitchen when needed

• All other duties requested by administration and teachers.

Candidates must have:

High school diploma

6 units are required in ECE (infant)

18 years of age or older

Interest in early childhood education

20/40 hours per week consistently.

Adult/Child/Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.

Must pass criminal background fingerprint check and pre-employment negative TB test.

Childhood Vaccinations must also be up-to-date, and certifications provided.

The COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for this position.

The position is non-exempt, hourly and is scheduled from Monday through Friday.

Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 an hour (DOE).

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Health Insurance ree; Dental Insurance ree; Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance $50,000 plus available Voluntary Life coverage Retirement Plan - 403(b)

13 Paid Holidays Annually Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Bereavement Leave Paid Jury Duty Leave

Education Reimbursement up to $1,000 per quarter/semester

Wellness Days - 4 Paid Wellness Days Annually

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter, resume and official/unofficial transcripts by responding to this post or email: .

NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK-INS PLEASE.

Opened in 1858 by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Vincent's is a Roman Catholic organization serving the needs of the Santa Barbara Community. For more information regarding St. Vincent's and its mission, please view our website at

Full-time