Top 64 Teaching assistant Jobs in Santa Cruz, Ca

FLOATING TEACHER (Preschool)
COMMUNITY BRIDGES —Santa Cruz, CA
- $23.54 - $27.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Serving
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FLOATING TEACHER (Preschool)
COMMUNITY BRIDGES —Freedom, CA
- $23.54 - $27.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Serving
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Early Intervention Assistant
Center for Developing Minds —Los Gatos, CA
- $23 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Writing skills
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Program Aide
Community Development Institute Head Start —Santa Cruz, CA
- $20.58 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Maintenance
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
3d
Early Education Assistant Teacher (Infant/Toddler/Twos)
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $24.70 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Word processing
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Instructional Assistant I - Transitional Kindergarten
Union School District —San Jose, CA
- $23.06 - $34.87 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Basic math
Child Development Associate Aide II - Preschool
Live Oak School District —Santa Cruz, CA
- $52,548.38 - $63,284.07 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Employee assistance program
- Retirement plan
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Early Education Teacher (Infant/Toddler/Twos)
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $28.90 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Word processing
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gary D. Stromberg & Associates —San Jose, CA
- From $36 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Childcare
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4d
Art Aide, Middle School
The Harker School —San Jose, CA
- $24 - $32 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
2d
Teaching Assitant
Kumon —San Jose, CA
- Part-time
- Basic math
- No experience needed
- Children
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1:1 Paraprofessional (Per Diem / As Needed / Pro Re Nata)
Honu Intervention, Inc. —Santa Cruz, CA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Applied behavior analysis
- Profit sharing
- Mileage reimbursement
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26-27 Special Education Instructional Assistant II - Up to .750 FTE
Union School District —San Jose, CA
- $27.38 - $41.39 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Early Intervention Assistant
The Center for Developing Minds —Los Gatos, CA
- Part-time
- Children
- Entry level
Infant/Toddler Teacher/Aide
ACR Academy —Santa Cruz, CA
- $19 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Preschool
- Fingerprint clearance
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26-27 Special Education Instructional Assistant I - Up to .750 FTE
Union School District —San Jose, CA
- $23.88 - $36.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Basic math
Classroom Health Aide
BalanceSCC —Santa Cruz, CA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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8d
Middle School Student Support Associate (Part-Time)
The Harker School —San Jose, CA
- $24 - $32 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
3d
26-27 Special Education Instructional Assistant I - .750 - Guadalupe School
Union School District —San Jose, CA
- $23.88 - $36.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Basic math
1d
School District Aide (San Lorenzo/Boulder Creek) 2026-2027
Honu Intervention, Inc. —Boulder Creek, CA
- $23 - $27 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Ability to climb stairs
- Profit sharing
- Mileage reimbursement
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FLOATING TEACHER (Preschool)

COMMUNITY BRIDGES -
Santa Cruz, CA

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Job Details

Part-time
$23.54 - $27.00 an hour
7 days ago

Qualifications

Report preparation
Record keeping
CPR Certification
Abuse and neglect policy adherence
Child behavior management
Childhood developmental delays
Employee relationship building
Child Development Associate Teacher Permit
First Aid Certification
Curriculum implementation
Child safety supervision
Child Development
Community relationship building
Working with children with disabilities
Child abuse reporting laws
Stakeholder relationship building
Early Childhood Education
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

Community Bridges envisions a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full potential. Our family of ten programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under supervision by the site supervisor, the floater assists the teacher in providing a quality, developmentally appropriate program for children. The floater oversees the environment in an assigned classroom, assuring child health and safety, helping to develop appropriate curriculum, and building positive relationships with children, parents and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The health and safety of children is the #1 priority. Reads and adheres to “Safety Practices and Protocols” to ensure safety of children.
Plans and implements curriculum projects and activities with team members with a special focus on a primary group of children.
Ensures a developmentally appropriate, nurturing environment that meets the needs and expressed interest of the children in language development, early literacy, creative expression, pre-math skills, social/emotional development, positive conflict resolution and independent thinking.
Supports and upholds NAEYC Accreditation criteria; participates in annual self-study.
Oversees, creates and maintains age-appropriate indoor/outdoor environment.
Assists in the planning and implementation of Parent/Teacher & Parent Council meetings and attends and participates in parent meetings.
Complies with State mandates of Desired Result for Families and Children mandates as follows:
Conducts regular written observations of children in the primary care group to assess their strengths and needs and to document their developmental growth.
Completes written observations on primary care group and links those observations to the 42 Measures.
Completes Developmental Profile-r and Written Goals for every primary care child within 60 days of enrollment and every six months thereafter.
Uses the Developmental Profile and Child Summary Sheet for Parent Conferences to share information and establish goals for child with parent.
Uses the Developmental Profile-r and written goals to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities linked to goals of each individual child as well as the developmental needs and expressed interest of the group.
Completes annual program evaluation using Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS) with classroom group.
Participates in annual staff satisfaction survey.
Assists with meals and snacks to include the setup, serving and cleanup of meals following Child Care Food Program State guidelines.
Keeps detailed and accurate records of food purchased and consumed at all Centers in compliance with the Child Care Food Program
Assists with indoor/outdoor set-up and clean-up and opening / closing of center.
Supports fundraising efforts for the Division.
Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education.
Complies with all policies and practices as detailed in agency Personnel Policies.
Observes safety and health standards as detailed in “Employee Injury and Illness Prevention Program” handbook.
Remains knowledgeable about current Center Emergency and Disaster plans and know your specific responsibilities. Conduct monthly safety drills in assigned classroom.
Knows location of, and how to use emergency shut-off for water, electricity and gas.
Practices fire, earthquake and emergency evacuation drills monthly with class group.
In accordance with the Community Bridges Customer Service Plan, provides excellent customer service to clients, colleagues, and the public.
Develops and maintains positive community relationships with clients, coworkers, supervisors, partners, stakeholders, and the public.
Communicates effectively and respectfully with parents, staff and volunteers at the Center, including persons from different racial, cultural and ethnic groups and from different backgrounds and lifestyles.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Job descriptions are intended to be illustrative only; they are not designed to be restrictive or to define each and every assigned duty and responsibility. In an organization of this nature, each employee is expected to perform such duties as necessary to fulfill the stated goals of the agency.

We screen all applicants, require background checks on final candidates consistent with funding regulation requirements and are a Drug-Free Work Place.

UNION:

The floater position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit.

OTHER JOB DETAILS:

This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
This position is eligible for a $.40/$.10 per hour bilingual/biliterate differential after passing a test administered by the HR department.
Employees are expected to transfer to another Center or adjust their assigned shift if needed in an urgent situation.
Hours are typically between 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday, but occasional evening and weekend hours are required for staff meetings, parent/teacher nights, and staff training.
Attendance at required meetings is mandatory and is a condition of employment.
On-site attendance is required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of:

Methods, philosophy and techniques of early childhood education; and
Report preparation and record keeping.

Ability to:

Plan, organize and implement a developmentally appropriate program for children and/or infants;
Work effectively and respectfully in collaboration with coworkers as part of the team;
Use a supportive approach to manage children, especially when dealing with children with physical limitations, developmental or learning delays and emotional challenges;
Respond calmly and appropriately to children’s undesirable behavior such as hitting, kicking, throwing things, spitting or name calling, etc.
React quickly and properly to keep children safe in all circumstances including emergencies.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Child Development Associate Teacher permit or higher issued by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The minimum requirements to obtain an Associate Teacher permit are as follows:
- Must have 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units, including core courses in Curriculum, Child Family & Community, and Child Growth Development.
- Must have at least 50 days of experience in paid or unpaid work in a child care setting in the previous 2 years.
Must maintain an active permit once obtained, which requires completion of a minimum of 105 hours of professional growth every five years.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, push, pull, and turn body quickly and get up and down from ground level frequently throughout the day.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must provide transcripts of college courses prior to beginning employment.
Must be fingerprinted, complete a Child Abuse Index Check form, and be criminally cleared prior to beginning employment.
Must provide proof of current immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles prior to beginning employment.
Must undergo Health Screening and TB test within 7 days of employment.
Must provide valid CPR certification and Pediatric First Aid training certificate or be willing to obtain both within 30 days of employment.
Must sign a “Mandated Reporter” agreement, which mandates employee to report suspected child abuse.
Teachers working in infant rooms must have knowledge of PITC and RIE philosophies pertaining to infant care.
Proficiency in English is required, fluent bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish is preferred.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 25 per week

Work Location: In person

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teaching assistant jobs in santa cruz, ca

FLOATING TEACHER (Preschool)

FLOATING TEACHER (Preschool)

Early Intervention Assistant

Program Aide

Early Education Assistant Teacher (Infant/Toddler/Twos)

Instructional Assistant I - Transitional Kindergarten

Child Development Associate Aide II - Preschool

Early Education Teacher (Infant/Toddler/Twos)

Special Education Paraprofessional

Art Aide, Middle School

Teaching Assitant

1:1 Paraprofessional (Per Diem / As Needed / Pro Re Nata)

26-27 Special Education Instructional Assistant II - Up to .750 FTE

Early Intervention Assistant

Infant/Toddler Teacher/Aide

26-27 Special Education Instructional Assistant I - Up to .750 FTE

Classroom Health Aide

Middle School Student Support Associate (Part-Time)

26-27 Special Education Instructional Assistant I - .750 - Guadalupe School

School District Aide (San Lorenzo/Boulder Creek) 2026-2027

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