Preschool Teacher Assistant LOCATION: Bellevue Head Start

Job Summary

Preschool Teacher Assistant:
Under general supervision of Area Education Coordinator and the direction of Master Teacher/Site Supervisor, provide support and assistance in various early education settings including the playgrounds and filling in for absent teaching staff. Work with children individually or in small groups; provide activities as planned; assist children with personal needs; work to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly physical environment.

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IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.

Qualifications

• ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) a completed Ed-Join on-line application form 2) brief resume 3) copy of Transcript (Please attach verification of units(as per minimum requirements for this position)) OPTIONAL: Letters of Recommendation (3 recent letters
• SIGNED and DATED within the last 18 months)
• Minimum qualifications: EDUCATION: 6 units ECE/CD. EXPERIENCE: Six months of paid or volunteer experience working with preschool age children
• CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Knowledge of child growth and development and developmentally appropriate practices
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds, and those with disabilities and special needs
• prepare and maintain records accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing using correct English usage, spelling, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation
• Copy of Transcript (Please attach verification of units(as per minimum requirements for this position))

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Merced County of Education (MCOE) is Steven Rosales.