Teacher Assistant
Company: Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
Location: Perris
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
The mission of the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
(MAOF) is to provide for the socio-economic betterment of the
greater Latino community of California, while preserving the pride,
values and heritage of the Mexican American culture.MEXICAN
AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATIONJOB DESCRIPTIONPosition: Teacher
AssistantProgram: Child Care/Pre-School ProgramFLSA Status:
Non-exempt - HourlySupervised by: Site Supervisor, Program
Director, Staff Development Supervisor and/or Teacher(s)General
Purpose: To assist in the instruction and care of the children and
to provide for adequate adult supervision of
children.Responsibilities and Authority:Under the direction of the
Center Supervisor, and the Teacher(s) to whom assigned, assists in
instruction and instructors groups of children, following lesson
plans, and assists in assessing and documenting children's
development. - Assist teacher in group instruction and activities
by teaching, preparation of materials, demonstrating, supervising
play and activities, assisting to serve meals, nap time routine,
and other activities as assigned. - Assumes responsibility for
regular activities (indoors/outdoors) assigned and carries them out
with minimum supervision. - Provides children with a learning
environment which will help them develop socially, intellectually,
physically, and emotionally in a manner to their age and
development stage. - Takes all reasonable precautions to ensure the
safety of the children and insures that children are supervised at
all times. - Assists in documenting attendance and in maintaining
and insures that children are supervised at all times. - Assists
children during snack and meal time. - Assists Teacher in
maintaining an orderly environment inside and outside. Cleans and
straightens up, maintaining well arranged, orderly, and clean
environments inside and outside. - Assists in the implantation of
safety rules and supervises children in order to ensure their
safety. - Assists in the cleaning up and setting up the classroom
and maintaining a well arranged orderly environment indoors and
outdoors. - Supervises children activities indoors and outdoors to
ensure their safety. - Assists Teacher with the preparation of
weekly lesson plans and educationalmaterials/equipment. Teaches
arts, crafts songs and games to children. Assists in individual
group activities. Provides evaluations and observations to teacher
on the progress and development status of each child. Supervises
classroom when Teacher is on-site but away from the classroom.
Attends staff meetings, conferences, workshops, in-service
training, and parents meetings as assigned. Maintains clean and
neat appearance in keeping with professional position and as an
example to the children. Wears apron (provided by MAOF) daily.
Wears appropriate clothes, shoes and apron/uniform provided.
Carries out any other activities, which may be necessary for the
proper implementation of the MAOF Child Care & Development
Program.Requirements: - Minimum six (6) units in Early Childhood
Education/Child Development. - Minimum one (1) year experience in
working with preschool children. - Must possess High School Diploma
or GED. - Must be in good physical and mental condition. - Must
pass T.B. test, fingerprints clearance and physical examination. -
Must submit to a flu vaccine once a year. - Must provide
vaccination records for influenza, pertussis and measles, at the
time ofemployment. - Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid
Certificate required. - Must possess LiveScan clearance at all
times during employment. Revokedfingerprint clearance will lead to
immediate termination of employment. - Must be able to read, write
and communicate. - Bilingual English/Spanish required. - Must be
able to write clear and concise reports.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The
physical demands described here are representatives of those that
must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk
or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with
hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and sit in
lower sitting (e.G. floor/rug area, children's chairs, and other
children's work areas). The employee may occasionally lift and/or
move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust
focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics are
representative of those an employee encounters whileperforming the
essential functions of this job.MAOF is committed to a diverse
workforce. As part of this commitment, MAOF provides equal
opportunity in all of our employment practices, including
selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all
qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color,
medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex,
national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender,
ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability,
pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other
legally protected status.
Keywords: Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, Perris , Teacher Assistant, Education / Teaching , Perris, California
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