Teacher Assistant Substitute As Needed East/West/Central LA

The Head Start Co-Teacher (Substitute) will 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.

What You Will Do

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; Conducts daily classroom planning, maintains children’s records in conjunction with the Teacher and submits accurate monthly paperwork on a timely basis; Observes, screens and assesses child developmental levels and develops goals that relate to the child’s individual needs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications; Must have access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver’s license, or have means to other easily accessible transportation; Must be able 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.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Must have access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver’s license, or have means to other easily accessible transportation
• Must be able 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

Benefits

• 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