Infant-Toddler Teacher at Plaza de la… · City of…

Job Summary

POSITION: Infant-Toddler Teacher Aide
JOB CODE: ESAT1
OCCUPATIONAL GROUPING: Education
REPORTS TO: Education Coordinator
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
POSITION TYPE: Full Year/Part Year (12-Months)
SALARY GRADE: 20
HOURLY RATE: $22.90
LOCATION: Downey, Pico Rivera, and Santa Fe Springs, 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, this position 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. This position Infant-Toddler Teacher Aide will also be involved in the planning of individual and group activities to stimulate learning according to the ages of the children.

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

Requirements / Qualifications

Education:
Possesses a valid California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, a High School Diploma or GED and be enrolled in a program leading to an Associate or Bachelor’s degree program in early childhood education, child development, or a related field, and complete at least three semester (4.5 quarter) units per year with a “C” or better. Six semester units of infant and toddler development, 3 units of which may be completed in the first 12 months of employment, is required.

Experience:
Six months of experience as a student intern, tutor, or instructional aide working with an education setting with infants/toddlers is desirable.

APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Complete an online employment application on www.plazadelarazacds.org; and submit the required documentation: 1) Cover Letter; 2) Resume; 3) Copy of High School Diploma/GED; 4) Transcripts leading to AA or BA degree, along with six infant and toddler units; 5) Copy of valid California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit; and 6) Copy of valid CPR/First Aide 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.