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Job Description
Title: Teacher Assistant/Substitute Teacher
Program: MAOF Child Care/Pre-School (Kern County)
Salary: $19.99 - $20.95
Status: Temporary, Non-Exempt
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Summary
To support the instruction and care of children while ensuring sufficient adult supervision. In the Teacher's absence, the Teacher Assistant/Substitute Teacher is expected to assume the role of the acting teacher.
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor and the designated Teacher(s), the Teacher Assistant/Substitute Teacher supports instructional activities and engages with groups of children by following established lesson plans. This role also involves assisting in the assessment and documentation of children's developmental progress.
- Collaborates in group instruction and activities by preparing materials, demonstrating tasks, supervising play, assisting with meal service and nap routines, and fulfilling other assigned responsibilities with minimal oversight.
- Creates a nurturing learning environment that promotes the social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development of children, tailored to their respective age and developmental stages.
- Takes all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of children, maintaining constant supervision.
- Assumes the teaching responsibilities in the absence of the primary Teacher.
- Assists in recording attendance and ensuring continuous supervision of children as directed.
- Supports children during snack and meal times.
- Introduces and facilitates arts, crafts, songs, and games for children.
- Aids the Teacher in maintaining an organized environment both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborates with the Teacher in preparing weekly lesson plans, educational materials, and equipment.
- Participates in individual and group activities.
- Provides the Teacher with evaluations and observations regarding each child's progress and development.
- Supervises the classroom when the Teacher is present but temporarily away.
- Attends staff meetings, conferences, workshops, in-service training, and parental meetings as assigned.
- Maintains a clean and professional appearance that serves as a role model for the children, adhering to dressed codes including the provided uniform or apron.
- Engages in any additional activities necessary for the effective implementation of the MAOF Child Care & Development Program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- A valid Associate Teacher permit or Teacher permit issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is mandatory.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with preschool-aged children is required.
- Certification in Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid is necessary.
- Strong skills in both oral and written communication are essential, including the ability to produce clear and concise reports, and to read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Candidates must be in good physical and mental health, with successful completion of a pre-employment physical and a negative Tuberculosis test or chest x-ray.
- A positive attitude and a genuine desire to support the well-being of children and their families are essential.
- Awareness and sensitivity to the needs of the program and its children are crucial.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse ethnic, religious, and cultural groups is required.
- Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.
- Candidates must have a personal vehicle available at all times, a valid California Driver?s License, and appropriate automobile insurance coverage.
- Live Scan fingerprint clearance must be maintained throughout employment; revocation of fingerprint clearance may result in immediate termination.
- Regular attendance is required, Monday through Friday, in accordance with the schedule provided by the site supervisor.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
MAOF Sponsored Benefits:
MAOF offers a comprehensive package of benefits and perks for both part- and full-time employees, including:
- Personal Time Off (PTO) ? (Vacation/personal days or sick time).
- Paid Sick Time ? 48 hours.
- Paid Holidays per Calendar Year - 12 paid holidays.
- Bereavement Leave ? 5 paid days.
- Jury Duty ? 5 paid days.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid 100% by MAOF.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan - 5% employer match ? 100% vested.
- Basic Life and Accidental Insurance.
- Pet Insurance.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance (EAP) ? For team members and dependents; counseling, legal assistance, financial planning, identity theft, etc.
- Supplemental Cancer, Disability, and Accident plans.
- Employee referral bonus (referring employee earns $500 for each new hire who completes 90 days).
- Discounts for AT&T wireless, movie tickets, amusement parks, and much more.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Credit Union Membership
