Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. 8337 Telegraph Road 3 rd Tel. (562) 776Floor, Pico Rivera, California 90660 1301 / Fax (562) 776 plazadelaraza.info8712 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Employment Opportunity Posted Date: December 17, 2014 Closing Date: Open until filled Position Title: Assistant Teacher Reports To: Teacher Department: Education (Head Start) Employment Status: Hourly Rate: Work Location: Non-Exempt / 12 months per year $11.56 – $13.07 per hour (Grade 9/Steps 1-6) Los Angeles County I. II. III. IV. Program Summary Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. (Plaza) is a comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on school readiness for children zero to five years of age. Developmentally appropriate services are provided for children from low income families, zero to five years of age. Plaza de la Raza currently serves over 1,300 children and their families. Summary of Duties The Assistant Teacher position assists classroom teaching staff in planning, facilitating, and implementing individual and group activities; completing basic records and sharing information with Site Supervisor regarding student progress in planned activities. This position provides assistance with instructing children in activities designed to promote their social, physical and intellectual growth. The Assistant Teacher will also be involved in the planning of individual and group activities to stimulate learning according to the ages of the children. Qualifications & Experience A. Education Associate degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or a related field is required. ●Must have a valid California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit; and must have a valid CPR/First Aid certification. B. Experience One (1) year of experience as a student intern, tutor, or instructional assistant working in an educational setting with pre-elementary school children is required. ●Bilingual (English/Spanish) and (English/ Mandarin) skills are highly preferred. ●Special Requirements Medical Examination: Must submit a medical examination demonstrating capability to perform type of work required.* Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. Job Announcement: Assistant Teacher – (HS Program) Page 2 Fingerprint Clearances: Other Special Requirement: All potential employees will be subject to obtain fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Child Abuse Index prior to starting work. * Must have the use of an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver’s license, or have available private transportation. * Failure to meet medical standards and/or criminal record clearance may result in withdrawal of contingent offer of employment. V. VI. VII. Benefit Plans Plaza offers eligible employees the opportunity to select plans and programs that meet individual and family needs through our comprehensive benefit plans Health Care: Financial: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and FSA 401(k) Plan and Direct Deposit Time Away From Work: Annual Leave, Holidays, Personal /Sick Days, Leave of Absence, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Work/Life Solutions: Physical Demands Life Assistant Program The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met, or are encountered, by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee may frequently lift and/or move a minimum of 25 pounds up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Application Procedures Applicants interested in the position must complete Plaza de la Raza employment application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application materials. Applicants may obtain an employment application from Human Resources department located at 8337 Telegraph Road, Suite 300, Pico Rivera, California 90660, or may download the application from the Careers section at plazadelaraza.info. Applicants must submit a complete application packet to Susana Ramos, Human Resources Specialist, via email [email protected] or by regular mail to: Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. Human Resources Department Attn.: Susana Ramos 8337 Telegraph Road, Suite 300 Pico Rivera, California 90660 Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. Job Announcement: Assistant Teacher (HS Program) Page 3 Employment application packets must include all of the following documentation: 1. Cover letter 2. Employment Application 3. Resume 4. Official transcripts indicating Associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or a related field 5. Current California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit 6. Valid CPR/First Aid certificate * Only complete application packets will be considered for the screening and selection process.
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