General Information:
Compensation We Offer
- The initial compensation for this position ranges from $20.60 - $23.03 per hour; depending on experience, location, and internal equity considerations.
- We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more!
- Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve. Benefits eligibility starts on Day 1!
Overview:
The Classroom Aide works as a part of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom as needed. This position works with typically developing children and/or children with special needs/disabilities. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.
Responsibilities:
- Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, indoor and outdoor activities included in lesson plans.
- Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
- Helps supervise at mealtime, feeding and/or eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and social skills.
- Care for children in all daily caregiving routines including diapering/toileting, feeding, and napping.
- Visually supervises children at all times and provides care and safety in both indoor and outdoor center environments.
- Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
- Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, preparing snacks, making phone calls, etc.).
- Serves as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the assistant teacher or teacher.
- Works with assigned children with disabilities.
- Supports the work of the classroom staff and managers and supervisors in carrying out individuals plans for children with special needs.
- With direction from professional staff, follows Individualized Education Program (IEP)/ Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) designed for children with disabilities.
- Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor.
- Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
- Models Pacific clinics’ approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.
- Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers, and others.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Initiate and maintain professional interactions and communication with Clinic’s employees and/or others.
- Must have 12 units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from the core units Commission on Teaching Credentials (CTC)—equivalent to Child Development Associate (CDA).
- Maintain current DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Index Clearance.
- Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification.
- 6 (six) units of infant/toddler courses preferred.
- Child Development Teacher Permit preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work in Windows environment (including Word and Excel).
- Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy.