Immediately Need Teacher's Assistant (Part-time and Substitute) in La Habra, CA

Job title: Teacher's Assistant (Part-time and Substitute)
Company: City of La Habra
Job description: Description

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Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Are you creative and motivated to serve children and families? If meaningful work and a positive culture is important to you, be a part of our child development team.

The City of La Habra is conducting a recruitment for part-time and/or substitute positions of Teacher Assistant for the Child Development Division, School-Age and Pre-School Programs. The Assistant position, depending on assignment, may be working with school age or preschool age children for up to 8 hours/day, any day of the week, not to exceed 28 hours per week. These positions are authorized under State rules and funds, are grant-funded for specific programs, and may be of limited-term (subject to continuation of grant).

ABOUT THE CITY:

City of La Habra is located at Orange County's northernmost corner, La Habra today is 7.3 square miles, with a population of nearly 62,000. A quiet bedroom community, it is conveniently located within an hour's drive of many beaches, mountain, and desert recreation areas. The City is known for the Tamale Festival, Corn Festival, Citrus Fair, the Children's Museum, and Depot Theatre. For more information visit the City of La Habra website at .

ABOUT THE DIVISION:
We believe that each child should receive individual attention, encouragement, support and guidance. A variety of experiences for the development of the child's fullest potential are provided. This program has a strong commitment to the community. This involvement has been at the core of the development of many social service programs offered through this agency. Two sessions are offered for 3 1/2 hours each. Some full-day spaces are available for families who meet eligibility requirements. We strive to serve all children and constantly seek ways to accommodate the unique needs of children with disabilities.

ABOUT THE POSITION:
A staff person who assists with children in activities designed to promote social/emotional, physical health and safety, and cognitive growth. Under the direction of the Teacher, Lead Teacher and/or Program Specialist, assists with lessons for school age or preschool age children; assists the Teacher, Lead Teacher and/or Program Specialists in planning programs and activities in the classroom and outside environment, and performs related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

(Duties may include, but are not limited to the following):
Assist the teacher with:

• Plan and implement lesson plans for school age or preschool-age children.
• Oversee classroom and playground activities.
• Teach, supervise, and instruct children.
• Prepare, set up and clean up at meal times.
• Performs related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

Qualifying Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Child-development psychology and behavior theories and related conceptual learning and emotional stages.
• Physical development stages in the areas of small and large muscle coordination and nutritional requirements of age groups.
• Art, crafts, music, science, and concepts such as color, geometric shapes for teaching on school age level.
• Supervisory techniques.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Communicate effectively with children and their parents in teaching, informing, and interacting situations.
• Plan a meal program that meets nutritional requirements of pupils.
• Observe and recognize behaviors or conditions in children that may indicate special attention or referral.
• Demonstrate art, crafts, music, and physical activities at the level of the pupil.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and possess excellent customer service skills.

Supplemental Information

Education/Experience Requirements:

Option 1: Applicants must hold a Child Development Assistant Permit or higher.

OR

APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT POSSESS A PERMIT MAY APPLY BY MEETING ONE OF the FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

Option 2: Accredited HERO program (including ROP ) Completed certificate.

OR

Option 3: Enrolled in 3-6 college units of Child Development, to obtain the Assistant permit.

Preference may be given to bilingual (Spanish/English) applicants.
License Requirement:

Candidate must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License. Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification is required (30 days after employment). Must pass California Community Care Licensing fingerprint clearance to work with children.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful Completion of a criminal history background check.
• Obtain and maintain all certifications and educational requirements as established by state and federal guidelines. Including:

• CPR/First Aid certificate for infants and children.
• TB test; proof of current Influenza, Pertussis and MMR vaccination.

Copy of college transcript is required and must be attached. A State of California Child Development Assistant Permit at Associate Teacher level or higher (or proof of application) is also required. Applications submitted without the required documents will be considered incomplete. Please be sure to scan and attached the required documents to your on-line application.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this class, an employee performs moderately heavy work; regularly required to sit, stand, talk and hear both in person and by telephone; and use hands to operate, finger, handle or feel a variety of equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, climb, stoop or bend, kneel, push, and pull frequently. Must be able to lift and carry a small child (up to 50 pounds) as needed/in the event of an emergency. Sitting on the floor and getting up and down to assist children in the classroom. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792).
MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions, read and interpret documents and information; use oral communication skills; interact with City staff, elected officials, residents, the general public and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied and/or abusive individuals.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is typically performed at indoor and outdoor program sites in seasonal weather conditions. Work may require exposure to noise, dust and dirt. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all La Habra city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

INTERESTED IN APPLYING?

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department webpage at . Completed applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS. Applications will be screened and those applicants deemed best qualified will be invited for an oral interview. The final candidate must successfully complete a drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check and will also be fingerprinted.

If any accommodation is needed during the interview, please notify the Human Resources Department at least five days in advance of your scheduled appointment so that we may be able to provide a reasonable accommodation.

This bulletin is not a contract, neither expressed nor implied.
Any provision herein may be modified or revoked.
Expected salary: $16.5 - 21 per hour
Location: La Habra, CA

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