14 Teacher Assistant II Jobs in Watsonville, CA
ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES is Hiring a Teacher Assistant II Near Watsonville, CA
Job Description
Join an exciting team of professionals making a difference in the lives of children and families! Head Start has been improving the lives of low-income children and families in Santa Cruz County since 1965 through high quality, comprehensive child development, and family support services. Head Start supports school readiness and promotes healthy families through delivery of education, health, and social services. Head Start also provides quality training and support to employee’s individualized professional growth and development.
JOB SUMMARY: We are looking for an early childhood professional who enjoys working in the classroom while serving children and families in Santa Cruz County. Under the supervision of Site Supervisor, and appointed guidance from the Teacher Director/Teacher the Teacher Assistant (TA) assists the Teacher in day-to-day operations of the classroom services with the goal of quality service delivery to children and families.
Position is regular, full-time with placement in North County. Position works part-year (Aug - mid-April OR Aug - 3rd week in May), annually. Position works with children ages 3-5 years of age. Salary is $21.53 - $25.90 per hour, dependent on education and experience. Hourly pay differential for bilingual skills awarded upon qualification.
The Teacher Assistant promotes interdisciplinary service strategies, which address the needs of Head Start clients. This includes assisting in planning, supervising, individualizing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the different needs of children as well as ensure the adequate supervision of children to ensure safety while in the program.
Ensures accurate, up-to-date record keeping/documentation within required deadlines
Assist in referring and supporting children with special needs
Supporting parent involvement by creating a welcoming environment
Demonstrate good judgment and problem-solving skills; seek assistance when needed; exercise discretion when speaking of clients and colleagues
Regular use of technology (laptop, computer)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Be enrolled in a preschool center-based CDA program and can earn it within 2 years of hire OR
Have a current national preschool center-based CDA issued by the Council for Professional Recognition OR
Have a state awarded certificate or credential that meets or exceeds the national preschool CDS requirements (California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher) OR
Job Summary
Full Time
$48k-67k (estimate)
04/28/2024
05/15/2024
encompasscs.org
SANTA CRUZ, CA
25 - 50
1973
<$5M
Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care
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About ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES
At Encompass Community Services we provide our community with a wide range of services related to family & social well-being, early childhood education, behavioral health, housing and more. Every day through these services we work to make health, education and housing more equitable for all people in Santa Cruz County. For more than 40 years our work has touched generations by helping people have access to education, rebuild relationships, restore their health and regain dignity.
