Teacher Assistant

Expected Hourly Pay Rate:

$20.00 Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC.

CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Within the team structure, the Teacher Assistant provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program which include the following responsibilities:

Interactions with Children and Families (80%)

• •Assist with management in the classroom, outside, transitions, and during the sign in and sign out process.
• •Assist with providing age-appropriate activities using curriculum and supplemental materials that support growth and development.
• •Assist with supporting all students and addressing their academic and developmental progress.
• •Support the implementation of standard teaching practices, effective instructional strategies, and other applicable policies and regulations.
• •Assist with classroom materials to support appropriate activities and ensure that learning environments, equipment, eating, diapering, and napping areas are clean, safe, and sanitized.
• •Assist with food service, receiving deliveries, and another classroom needs as requested.
• •Communicate with the teaching team regarding the progress of each participant and provide educational strategies.
• •Observe the teaching teams conducting home visits and parent conferences to establish individual goals, communicate class progress, and provide educational strategies for parents to implement.
• •Maintain professional communication with parents, caregivers, and families.

Staff Relationships (10%)

• •Assist with the daily routine and functions in the classroom
• •Shadow the Individual Education Plan processes: observe meetings, referrals, assessments, goal planning, and ensuring participants are receiving required services.
• •Maintain effective communication and professional boundaries with staff at all times

Administrative Functions (10%)

• •Shadow the completion and submission of monthly reports, weekly lesson plans, and goals to Center Director for review and feedback prior to implementation in the classroom.
• •Assist with collecting observations for ongoing assessments to ensure participant outcomes are meeting benchmarks.
• •Observe implementation of standard teaching practices, effective instructional strategies, federal and state regulations including licensing, DCFS, and IEP/IFSP meetings. Assist with generating and tracking Non-Federal Match monthly.
• •Adhere to Suspected Child Abuse reporting and escalation policies, procedures and documentation.
• •Follow the system of confidentiality for all data, records, and information regarding families.
• •Promptly report all issues, emergencies, and unusual incidents.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties include tasks that are required and comprise less than 5% of daily functions for this job:

• •Assure general maintenance and security of facility and assist with inventory of equipment and supplies.
• •Active engagement in parent meetings; including participation, oral presentations, planning, and set up of materials.
• •Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Minimum Required

Education : 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education, including 3 semester units of Infant & Toddler Development.

Internal CCRC applicants may alternatively meet this requirement by the successful completion of the Teacher Aide Apprenticeship program.

Professional/ Technical Certifications:

• •Must have a current Teacher Assistant Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix .
• •Individuals who do not yet hold a current permit and are pending receipt of the permit may be considered for hire if they provide documentation confirming the permit application has been officially submitted and is pending review through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Documentation must show a submitted application status; payment receipts or preliminary steps alone (e.g., Certificate of Clearance or fingerprint submission) do not meet this requirement. Those pending receipt of the permit must receive it within 3 months, 90 days, of hire.

Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire.

Technical Requirements:

• •Must have intermediate technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suites, PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
• •Basic knowledge of standard teaching practices, effective instructional strategies, Community Care Licensing and all other applicable regulations.

• •Behavioral:
• •Ability to maintain all assigned workflow and a high level of customer satisfaction in a fast-paced working environment.
• •Ability to supervise children and ensure a safe environment including the ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in the classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips.
• •Uphold the values and principles of the organization.
• •Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or a crisis.
• •Provide effective communication and customer service, working professionally with adults and children, demonstrating appropriate conduct with families.
• •Cooperative work, effective Organization skills and Customer Service; collaborative teamwork, accurate work product, strong problem-solving skills, and effective critical thinking.
• •Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance to carry out the essential functions.
• •Ability to prioritize work effectively, multi-task, adjust to meet multiple demands; follow up with tasks through completion; ensure deadlines are met.
• •Show ability to have flexibility, maturity of judgment, and ability to work collegially.
• •Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, apply good judgment in making decisions, work independently and take initiatives.
• •Adhere to confidentiality, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• •Adhere to technological security in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.

Work Schedule :

• •The Teacher Assistant works full time 40 hours a week. Overtime may be expected.
• •The Teacher Assistant may work a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends. Hours may vary depending on the needs of the program.

Work Environment: This position works in an Early Care and Learning Center. The Early Care and Learning Center includes Early Learning classrooms for children ages Birth to 5 years old, outside playgrounds and play structures, and may include regular office space and/or storage areas at larger centers. School year center assignments can vary depending on business needs.

• •Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Head Start/CCP
• •Background & Health Clearance Requirements : Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting.
• •Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including:
• •Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting : For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head