Teacher's Aide
27 days ago
Los Angeles
Job Description Title: Teacher’s Aide Reports to: Child Development Specialist Department: Early Start Location: 2225 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Compensation: $17.87 /hr. Fulltime with benefits OR $20/hr. part-time (3 days/week) without benefits Program Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Supervisory Responsibility of Staff: NONE Position Summary Under the direct supervision of the Child Development Specialist (CDS) or Program Manager, prepare for and implement daily programming for children ages birth to five years, who have or are at risk of having developmental delays in a manner that is congruent with ECF’s mission. Maintain a safe, clean school environment Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Ensure the safe and regular care of children as scheduled and as needed including toileting, diapering, feeding, changing clothes, food preparation, and constant, direct interactive supervision at all times. Assist with arrival and departure supervision and loading/unloading buses as needed., • Work with children one-on-one and in small groups under the educator’s direction. Assist as needed throughout program with language, reinforcement, redirection, etc. Use positive teaching techniques as directed by the program manager and classroom educator. Develop and employ a working knowledge of each child’s individual plan and goals. Provide information for client notes and documentation as assigned., • Know and follow daily assignments from the program manager and classroom educator. Perform only child-centered, direct service activities during program hours. Assist with special projects and activities as needed., • Maintain a classroom environment that is appropriate, clean, attractive, and safe. Assist educators with updating bulletin boards, materials preparation, etc., • Keep the site in a neat, clean, and safe condition. Assist with daily set-up and clean-up for the daily program schedule. Assist with site set-up and clean-up routines as assigned., • Know emergency procedures including fire, bomb threat, and earthquake drills and follow them during any real or simulated emergency. Comply with ECF’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program including consistent use of universal precautions and protective safety equipment such as protective gloves. Know the location and proper use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and posted emergency plan for site., • Comply with ECF’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Ensure safe use and operation of tools and/or equipment., • Comply with ECF policies and procedures, including mandated reporting requirements., • Attend and participate in meetings as scheduled, including staff meetings, supervision meetings, safety meetings, and in-service training., • Regular, reliable attendance. Experience: Six months of parenting, babysitting, volunteering, or work experience with young children (birth to five years old). Knowledge/Abilities/Skills: • Ability to recognize and respond to Universal Safety signs., • Bilingual skills (English/Spanish), • Ability to follow directions., • Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information. Requirements, • Submit to a Physical and TB Test, • Provide evidence of a negative TB test initially and every three years thereafter, • Provide up-to-date vaccinations for MMR(and every 10 years), T-Dap((and every 10 years) and *Flu(yearly), • Pass a pre-employment physical Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. • Mobility to use standard office and classroom equipment, including a computer., • Regularly required to bend, squat, reach, kneel, stand, walk, sit, push/pull and lift up to 30 lbs., • Requires the use of hands to produce records and/or documentation in manual or electronic format., • Regular use of vision to read printed materials, computer screen, and supervise children., • Ability to communicate in person and over the telephone., • Occasionally required to travel to various sites within Los Angeles County., • Ability to implement First Aid and CPR. Equal Opportunity Employer: Exceptional Children’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are on a mission to support independence, belonging and community. We strive to build a culture that is safe, respectful, fair, and supportive for all employees. We are proud to employ people of all backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our vision forward.