Teacher Assistant

Expected Hourly Pay Rate:

Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC.

CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Within the team structure, the Teacher Assistant provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program which include the following responsibilities:

Interactions with Children and Families (80%)

• Assist with management in the classroom, outside, transitions, and during the sign in and sign out process.
• Assist with providing age-appropriate activities using curriculum and supplemental materials that support growth and development.   
• Assist with supporting all students and addressing their academic and developmental progress.
• Support the implementation of standard teaching practices, effective instructional strategies, and other applicable policies and regulations.
• Assist with classroom materials to support appropriate activities and ensure that learning environments, equipment, eating, diapering, and napping areas are clean, safe, and sanitized.
• Assist with food service, receiving deliveries, and another classroom needs as requested.
• Communicate with the teaching team regarding the progress of each participant and provide educational strategies.
• Observe the teaching teams conducting home visits and parent conferences to establish individual goals, communicate class progress, and provide educational strategies for parents to implement.
• Maintain professional communication with parents, caregivers, and families.

Staff Relationships (10%)

• Assist with the daily routine and functions in the classroom
• Shadow the Individual Education Plan processes: observe meetings, referrals, assessments, goal planning, and ensuring participants are receiving required services.
• Maintain effective communication and professional boundaries with staff at all times

Administrative Functions (10%)

• Shadow the completion and submission of monthly reports, weekly lesson plans, and goals to Center Director for review and feedback prior to implementation in the classroom.
• Assist with collecting observations for ongoing assessments to ensure participant outcomes are meeting benchmarks.
• Observe implementation of standard teaching practices, effective instructional strategies, federal and state regulations including licensing, DCFS, and IEP/IFSP meetings. Assist with generating and tracking Non-Federal Match monthly. 
• Adhere to Suspected Child Abuse reporting and escalation policies, procedures and documentation.
• Follow the system of confidentiality for all data, records, and information regarding families.
• Promptly report all issues, emergencies, and unusual incidents.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties include tasks that are required and comprise less than 5% of daily functions for this job:

• Assure general maintenance and security of facility and assist with inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Active engagement in parent meetings; including participation, oral presentations, planning, and set up of materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Minimum Required

• Education: 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education, including 3 semester units of Infant & Toddler Development.

• Internal CCRC applicants may alternatively meet this requirement by the successful completion of the Teacher Aide Apprenticeship program.

• Professional/ Technical Certifications:

• Must have a current Teacher Assistant Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix.
  • Individuals who do not yet hold a current permit and are pending receipt of the permit may be considered for hire if they provide documentation confirming the permit application has been officially submitted and is pending review through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Documentation must show a submitted application status; payment receipts or preliminary steps alone (e.g., Certificate of Clearance or fingerprint submission) do not meet this requirement. Those pending receipt of the permit must receive it within 3 months, 90 days, of hire.
• Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire.

• Technical Requirements:

• Must have intermediate technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suites, PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
• Basic knowledge of standard teaching practices, effective instructional strategies, Community Care Licensing and all other applicable regulations.

• Behavioral:
  • Ability to maintain all assigned workflow and a high level of customer satisfaction in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Ability to supervise children and ensure a safe environment including the ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in the classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips.
  • Uphold the values and principles of the organization.
  • Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or a crisis.
  • Provide effective communication and customer service, working professionally with adults and children, demonstrating appropriate conduct with families.
  • Cooperative work, effective Organization skills and Customer Service; collaborative teamwork, accurate work product, strong problem-solving skills, and effective critical thinking.
  • Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance to carry out the essential functions.
  • Ability to prioritize work effectively, multi-task, adjust to meet multiple demands; follow up with tasks through completion; ensure deadlines are met.
  • Show ability to have flexibility, maturity of judgment, and ability to work collegially.
  • Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, apply good judgment in making decisions, work independently and take initiatives.
  • Adhere to confidentiality, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
  • Adhere to technological security in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.

• Work Schedule:

• The Teacher Assistant works full time 40 hours a week. Overtime may be expected.
  • The Teacher Assistant may work a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends. Hours may vary depending on the needs of the program.

• Work Environment: This position works in an Early Care and Learning Center. The Early Care and Learning Center includes Early Learning classrooms for children ages Birth to 5 years old, outside playgrounds and play structures, and may include regular office space and/or storage areas at larger centers. School year center assignments can vary depending on business needs.

• Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Head Start/CCP
  • Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting.
  • Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including:
  • Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
  • Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, §101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93)
  • MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
  • Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)
  • CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 – 1596.866)
  • Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995)

At CCRC, passion and meaningful work is rewarded! We offer employees:

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!
   

We have doubled in size over the past 10 years. We provide child development and early education, workforce development opportunities, child care financial assistance, Head Start preschool and Early Head Start services and more for close to 50,000 parents, children, and child care providers each month in Northern Los Angeles County, including Antelope Valley, and the entirety of San Bernardino County, including an office in Victorville, serving a total geographic area of 22,500 square miles.

Child Care Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at (818) 717-1000 ext. 6599 or email them at Recruiting@ccrcca.org.