Substitute Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant

Salary: $17.92 HourlyLocation : Palmdale, CAJob Type: SubstituteJob Number: 25/26-07/01Division: Early Childhood EducationOpening Date: 07/01/2025Closing Date: ContinuousSummaryTHIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATION PROCESS.IT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME, WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE.FUNDAMENTAL OBJECTIVE:Assist teacher, at an assigned center or site, with related instructional activities designed to stimulate learningSupport the teacher in the care and supervision of students.REPORTS TO:Receives general supervision at site by certificated staff as well as direction from the Director of Early Childhood Education, or designee.Representative DutiesMAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Include, but not limited to, the following:Assist teacher in implementing educational and developmental activities for children.Assist with planning of curriculum.Assist with child's personal, physical needs, meals and snacks, safety, etc.Assume leadership role in absence of teacher.Confer with appropriate staff member prior to intervention in any potentially stressful family situations.Participate in case conferences as requested.Perform paperwork tasks as required; maintain confidentiality of records and information on Head Start families.Develop skills in methods of teaching.Take increasing responsibility in educational and developmental processes.Attend and participate in weekly center meetings.Assume a degree of responsibility for updating bulletin boards.Perform other related tasks as assigned.Minimum QualificationsMust be 18 years of age or older, andHigh School Diploma or GED certificate required, andSuccessful completion of a minimum of six (6) units college level Early Childhood Development education (including core courses such as child/human growth & development, child/family/community relations, and programs/curriculum) with current enrollment in an accredited Early Childhood Education program to the successful completion of a minimum of twelve (12) units within two (2) years; such individuals must be enrolled each semester or quarter in an educational program until the twelve (12) units have been completed.Some preschool instructional assistant experience desired.Employment StandardsApplicants MUST upload official college transcripts for attachment to the application prior to submitting.If official college transcripts are not attached to show evidence of meeting the minimum college education requirement, the application will be disqualified.Application FilingApplications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period. All communication regarding this recruitment will be sent electronically by email.ExaminationThe examination components consist of a qualifying written multiple-choice exam. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be required to take the exam and notified via email communication of the scheduled date, time, and location. A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance.Work Environment and Physical DemandsThis job is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment, and require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead and horizontally; dexterity of hand and fingers to manipulate instructional materials, writing instruments, computer keyboard/mouse; see and hear sufficiently in normal range with or without correction; speaking for exchange of information.The job is performed under conditions with potential exposure to indoor/outdoor fumes and odors, bloodborne pathogens, and/or illness; climate-controlled environments and adverse weather conditions.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIn accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.For further information regarding Palmdale School District's non-discrimination, sexual harassment and Title IX policies and/or Coordinator contact information, please click the following link: https://www.palmdalesd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4326699&type=d&pREC_ID=2532815For further information regarding Palmdale School District's Personnel Sexual Harassment Board Policy, BP 4119.11, please click the following link:None01The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the examination process for this position. All work experience and education that is described or included in your response(s) must be included in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of your application. A résumé or other documentation to convey your education or work experience will not be considered in lieu of completing all sections of the application.I have read and understand the instructions.02Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED? (proof may be required)YesNo03Have you completed six (6) or more college-level units in Early Childhood Development Education (including core courses such as child/human growth & development, child/family community relations, and programs/curriculum) and are currently enrolled to complete twelve (12) units within two (2) years?YesNo04This position has the following federally mandated requirements: Successful completion of six (6) units college-level Early Childhood Development education with current enrollment in an accredited Early Childhood Education program to the successful completion of twelve (12) units within two (2) yearsYou MUST upload your official college transcripts at the time of application. If official transcripts are not uploaded for attachment to your application before submitting, it will not be considered.I have read and understand this requirement.05ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I certify that all of my statements in this supplemental application are accurate and true, and understand if I have made any false statements, I may be disqualified or dismissed.YesNo