Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant

Salary: $17.05 - $20.74 Hourly

Location : Palmdale, CA

Job Type: 185 Days

Job Number: 24/25-07/10

Division: Early Childhood Education

Opening Date: 07/10/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Summary THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATION PROCESS. IT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME, WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE.

Assist teacher, at an assigned center or site, with related instructional activities designed to stimulate learningSupport the teacher in the care and supervision of students.

REPORTS TO:

Receives general supervision at site by certificated staff as well as direction from the Director of Early Childhood Education, or designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Representative Duties

Include, but not limited to, the following:
Assist teacher in implementing educational and developmental activities for children.Assist with planning of curriculum.Assist with child's personal, physical needs, meals and snacks, safety, etc.Assume leadership role in absence of teacher.Confer with appropriate staff member prior to intervention in any potentially stressful family situations.Participate in case conferences as requested.Perform paperwork tasks as required; maintain confidentiality of records and information on Head Start families.Develop skills in methods of teaching.Take more responsibility in educational and developmental processes.Attend and participate in weekly center meetings.Assume a degree of responsibility for updating bulletin boards.Perform other related tasks as assigned.Click here to view complete job description.
Minimum Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older, andHigh School Diploma or GED certificate required, andSuccessful completion of twelve (12) units college level Early Childhood Development education (including core courses such as child/human growth & development, child/family/community relations, and programs/curriculum) with current enrollment in an accredited Early Childhood Education program to completion of twenty-four (24) units within two (2) years; such individuals must be enrolled each semester or quarter in an educational program until the 24 units have been completed, andHold or qualify for a Child Development "Associate" Teacher Permit (or higher permit).
May be required to hold or present proof of application for the Associate Teacher Permit to qualify as required by the Early Childhood Education program; AND

Possession of any One of the following:

a) Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or enrolled in a CDA program, or

b) Associate's degree (in any area), or enrolled in a program leading to such a degree, or

c) Baccalaureate's degree (in any area), or enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.

Additional information for requirements and application procedures to hold or qualify for a Child Development "Associate" Teacher Permit can be found on the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website: Employment Standards

Applicants MUST upload official college transcripts AND the Child Development "Associate" Teacher Permit for attachment to the application prior to submitting.
If you are in the process of obtaining your Child Development "Associate" Teacher Permit, you MUST upload proof of the submitted permit application.

If official college transcripts and proof of Child Development "Associate" Teacher permit are not attached, the application will be disqualified.


Application FilingApplications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period.
An eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies.
Applicants will receive notifications electronically by email only.


Examination
The examination components consist of a qualifying written multiple-choice and oral exam.
Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be required to take the exam and are notified via email communication of the scheduled date, time, and location.
A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance.


After the exam procedure concludes for this recruitment, an eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies.
When eligibility lists include open and promotional lists of qualified persons through competitive examination, the promotional list will be used first, unless otherwise stated on this bulletin.


Work Year
This position observes a 185-day work calendar, and typically works part-time at either three hours and forty-five minutes (3.75) or five hours and forty-five minutes (5.75) per day dependent on program needs.

SalaryThe salary rate for a new employee is at the first step of the appropriate five-step salary schedule for this position.
The probationary period is 130 work days (not counting sick, industrial accident).
Upon becoming permanent, a one-step salary advance shall be granted with future annual advances up to the fifth step of the salary schedule.


Holidays and LeavesSeventeen (17) paid holidays that fall within the work year, pursuant to the District's Collective Bargaining Agreement with California Schools Employees Association Chapter 296 (CSEA).


Sick leave shall be granted in the proportion of daily hours worked.
Vacation is earned at the prescribed rate as part of compensation, and does not become vested until after completion of the initial probationary period.


Work Environment and Physical Demands
This job is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment, and require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead and horizontally; dexterity of hand and fingers to manipulate instructional materials, writing instruments, computer keyboard/mouse; see and hear sufficiently in normal range with or without correction; speaking for exchange of information.


The job is performed under conditions with potential exposure to indoor/outdoor fumes and odors, bloodborne pathogens, and/or illness; climate-controlled environments and adverse weather conditions.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.


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The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process for this position.
All work experience and education that is described or included in your response(s) must be included in the "Work Experience" and "Education" section of your application.
A rsum or other documentation to convey your education or experience will not be considered in lieu of completing all sections of the application.Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions.
Overstating your skill level is considered false and/or misleading information.
Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information will be disqualified from further consideration.
I have read and understand the instructions

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Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?
(proof may be required) Yes No

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Have you completed 12 or more college level units in Early Childhood Education (including core courses such as child/human growth & development, child/family community relations, and programs/curriculum)?
Official college transcripts are required to support a "Yes" response.
Yes No

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Do you hold or qualify for a Child Development "Associate" Teacher Permit (or higher permit)?NOTE: you MUST upload your Child Development "Associate" Teacher Permit at the time of application.
If you are in the process of obtaining your Child Development "Associate" Teacher Permit you MUST upload proof of the submitted permit application.
Yes No

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This position has the following federally mandated requirements: - Successful completion of twelve (12) units college level Early Childhood Development education with current enrollment in an accredited Early Childhood Education program to the successful completion of twenty-four (24) units within two (2) years; - Hold or qualify for a Child Development "Associate" Teacher Permit (or higher permit); AND Possession of any ONE of the following:a) Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or enrolled in a CDA program; orb) Associate degree (in any area), or enrolled in a program leading to such degree; orc) Baccalaureate degree (in any area), or enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.Official Transcripts and Child Development Associate Permit MUST be attached to the application when it is submitted.
If the documents are not attached, the application will not be considered and disqualified from this recruitment.
I have read and understand the requirements and instructions.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I certify that all of my statements in this supplemental application are accurate and true, and understand if I have made any false statements, I may be disqualified or dismissed.
Yes No

Required Question