Definition
Under the direct supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Teacher’s Assistant is responsible for supporting the assigned Teacher in the care, development, and supervision of children in the designated age group and classroom. Age group assignments may include one or more of the following: Infant, Toddler, or Preschool, and are contingent upon meeting the qualification requirements for a Teacher’s Assistant in accordance with the Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing. The Teacher’s Assistant is expected to assist the Teacher in the care and developmental support of each assigned child, help develop and implement daily, developmentally appropriate lesson plans for the assigned age group, and support the delivery of teaching strategies while helping to design and manage learning environments. In addition, the Teacher’s Assistant will ensure that instructional practices and classroom environments align with the California Department of Education Early Learning Foundations and the assigned Environmental Rating Scale, such as the Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS) or the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS).

Responsibilities

·       Assisting in the observation of infants and toddlers.

·       Assisting in supervising and implementing the program for the group in accordance with the policies procedures and philosophies of specified within Title 5 and Title 22 regulations and HBMPAA Preschool 4 the Arts program.

·       Record daily services provided to each child within the “My Day Log” (i.e., meals, food, naps, and daily activities).

·       Assisting as needed when the Teacher conducts parent-teacher conferences according to the timelines specified with the DRDP 2015 as the need arises.

·       Assisting in the order arrangement design, appearance, and safety of learning environments.

·       Ensure daily sanitation of material, equipment, inclusive of laundering bedding, washcloths and bibs. 

·       Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

·        Must have a minimum of 6 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in Early Childhood Education. 

·       By the end of the first program year, must provide proof of enrollment in Child Growth and Development. 

·       Bilingual skills may be required based on enrollment. 

·       Physical, TB clearance, and Background Clearance (DOJ/FBI/CACI) are required prior to the start of employment.