Teacher Aide Early Head Start San Fernando Valley - Pacoima, United States - Volunteers of America Los Angeles

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Pacoima, United States

9 hours ago

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_Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories_

PAY RATE:
$ $19.10 PER HOUR


HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM


Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (infant - 5 years old) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond.

Head Start positions are generally Monday through Friday.


JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE


The Teacher Aide is a critical member of the team and he/she will be housed at school sites on a daily basis, serving staff, children and volunteers and representing the company.

Must ensure all health, safety, and nutrition guidelines are followed.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides children with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development.
  • Must provide excellent customer service, serving school customers in a professional, courteous and helpful manner.
  • Prepare meals and replenish food items when needed during meal time.
  • Communicates with central kitchen, Site Supervisor, and teaching teams on menu changes, allergies, and food counts to ensure accurate quantities and paperwork.
  • Monitor food allergies and alerts kitchen and site staff of any concerns.
  • Post monthly menus and change it when necessary
  • Assist the classrooms and teachers with meal time
  • Maintain sanitation and disinfection practices at all times when washing dishes, cleaning, and storing, and ensures that no cross contamination occurs.
  • Must sanitize and restock kitchen and materials, do inventory and order supplies/food as applicable.
  • Helps provide a physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children.
  • Assure site staff and parent volunteers follow CACFP rules and regulations, monitors allergies and informs site staff and kitchen of any concerns.
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications:


REQUIREMENTS:


  • Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
  • Proof at the time of hire
  • TB clearance within 6 months prior
  • Annual Influenza vaccination (between Aug
  • Dec 1)
  • Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
  • Health screening at the time of employment
  • Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequently kneel and squat
  • Ability to move quickly

EDUCATION:


  • High School Diploma/GED and completion of 6 ECE/CD units, including 3 units of infant/toddler or
  • Enrolled in, or completed apprenticeship certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:


  • 24 units in ECE or CD, including 3 units of infant/toddler for EHS.
  • Assistant Teacher Permit or higher.
  • Food handler certificate
  • Certifications in public health, Nutrition education, Food safety, or related field
  • Work experience in Head Start/Early Head Start programs
  • Promotes nutrition curriculum, activities and initiatives
  • Bilingual English/Spanish or other language i.e. Armenian or Farsi.
  • This employer participates in E-Verify _as required by the federal government _and will provide the federal government with your Form 19 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S._
  • If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment._
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