Preschool Assistant Teacher

Job Summary

POSITION: Preschool Assistant Teacher
JOB CODE: EST1
OCCUPATIONAL GROUPING: Education
REPORTS TO: Education Area Coordinator
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
POSITION TYPE: Full Time/Part Year (9.83-Months)
SALARY GRADE: 25
HOURLY PAY RANGE: $24.06 to $24.25
LOCATION: Alhambra, Los Angeles, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, and Whittier, CA

PROGRAM SUMMARY
Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. (Plaza) is a comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on school readiness for children zero to five years of age. Developmentally appropriate services are provided for children from low-income families, zero to five years of age. Plaza de la Raza currently serves over 674 children and their families.

DEFINITION
Under general direction, the Preschool Assistant Teacher assists classroom-teaching staff in planning, facilitating, and implementing individual and group activities, completing basic records, and sharing information with Site Supervisor/Education Coordinator regarding student progress in planned activities. This position assists with instructing children in activities designed to promote their social/emotional, physical, and cognitive growth and development. The Assistant Teacher will also be involved in the planning of individual and group activities to foster learning according to the ages of the children.

(For additional information related to the position refer to the attached job posting)

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Science or a related field. A valid California Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.

Experience
One year of experience as a student intern

APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Complete an online employment application on www.plazadelarazacds.org; and submit the required documentation: 1) Resume; 2) Transcripts reflecting degree and major; 3) Copy of valid California Child Development Teacher Permit or higher; and 5) Copy of valid CPR/First Aid for infants/children. Only complete application packets will be considered for the screening and selection process.

2. Submit official transcripts prior to date of hire.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer to all. Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or
veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.