Head Start Teacher Aide - Positive Work Culture

Our client is an upstanding non-profit organization that provides early child-care services to low-income communities throughout California. They have multiple locations, Chatsworth, Van Nuys, Arleta, and other locations in the valley.

We are searching for aspiring and smart Teacher Aides to join our client.

This is a full-time, temporary position until June.
Regular shift Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:45 pm (Overtime offered)
If you are not able, hours can be Monday to Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm

While under the training and direction of the Teacher, you will be responsible for supporting activities designed to highlight and stimulate learning in all the developmental domains, by supporting the parent's involvement in the program and assisting with the individual goals for the children.

You will also:

• Provide ongoing assessment of progress and facilitate transition activities into kindergarten.
• Support the curriculum to meet all children's needs, including risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations.
• Communicate with the parents regarding the child’s progress and provide educational strategies at school and home.
• Maintain a clean and safe indoor and outdoor environment, ensuring that all toys and classroom equipment are sanitized.
• Prepare the classroom materials to support the appropriate activities in the classroom and at home.
• Support the daily routine and functions of the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality for all data, records, and other relevant information.

This is what we are looking for in your candidacy:

• You must have at least 12-semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or similar
• Preferably, you have at least 6 months of experience working with families and children in a preschool setting, or other related work experience in child development.
• You hold a valid First Aid and CPR certificate within 30 days of hire.
• You hold and maintain a current California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Teacher Permit or above based on the CTC Matrix upon hire or apply within 60 days of hire.
• You are open to occasional travel, including meetings, training, and sponsored events.

Hiring Requirements:

• Valid identification that proves your right to work in the United States
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Call us today to discuss your work experience and we will match you with our most appropriate client.

If you are interested, please apply! We would love to hear from you. Once you do so, please reach out to Max or Kaitlyn from Exact Staff to set up an interview. The number to reach out to is 818-348-1100. Thank you!