Teacher Assistant EHS

We strive to provide the highest quality early education for all children enrolled.

Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking to make a real difference in your community? Orange County Head Start is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team!

We offer a variety of career opportunities, from teachers and teacher assistants to family advocates and support staff. If you’re committed to providing comprehensive services to preschool children and families, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Our Award-Winning Team?

• Make a lasting impact on the lives of young children
• Highly Competitive salaries and THE BEST benefits package in the field (100% employer paid family medical, dental, and vision, 11.1% employer contribution to 403(b), CASDI reimbursement, dependent care, generous paid holiday periods and vacation, and more)
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Location: 6625 Dale Street

Buena Park, CA

Job :155

# of Openings:0

Teacher Assistant II - EHS

Job Code:
Pay Grade 3 _____

Exemption Status:
Non-E xempt

Job Purpose Summary

Assist EHS Teachers to ensure and maintain continuity of care to promote bonding between Caregivers and the children. Includes assisting EHS teachers with preparation, instruction, evaluation, home visits and parent conferences, regarding children’s growth and development.

Assist the EHS Teacher to effectively plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of infants and toddlers including improving the readiness of children for preschool based on individual patterns of development that address all domains and areas required by the Head Start Performance Standards.

Form partnerships with parents through ongoing communication and daily interaction at greeting and departure times.

Assist EHS Teachers to work with parents to develop individual lesson plans, goals and objectives for each child’s development in the domains required by the Head Start Performance Standards.

Assist EHS Teachers to document child’s progress through written observations, work samples, pictures and input from parents and other qualified staff in the required assessment tool.

Must be able to hear and see children at all time when under their supervision.

Instruct and interact with children utilizing age appropriate adult child interactions as approved by the agency including one-on-one, small group, and large group interactions.

Responsible for meeting the individual needs of all children (diapering, toileting, accommodating physical requirements), in a respectful, considerate and supportive manner. Provide care and supervision for children including maintaining safety, assisting with toileting and self-care routines.

Assist EHS Teachers to train parents and volunteers regarding classroom procedures, appropriate interactions with children, and specific tasks.

Assist EHS Teachers in utilizing approved screening tools in partnership with parents to observe each child’s health and development.

Assist EHS Teacher to prepare daily paperwork including but not limited to daily attendance, meal count, daily milk count, fire and disaster drills, inside and outside safety checklist.

Assist EHS Teacher to communicate during home visit and parent conferences to communicate child progress with parents and set/update goals for each child.

Assist EHS Teacher to recruit parents to participate in Parent Engagement Program and notify parents of meetings, home visits, events and concerns.

Assist EHS Teacher in carrying out individual nutrition plan for infants and toddlers. Store formula and food in a properly maintained and refrigerated storage unit.

Prepare and set-up for meals…