Teacher's Assistant; Part-time and Substitute

About the City:

City of La Habra is located at Orange County's northernmost corner, La Habra today is 7.3 square miles, with a population of nearly 62,000. A quiet bedroom community, it is conveniently located within an hour's drive of many beaches, mountains, and desert recreation areas. The City is known for the Tamale Festival, Corn Festival, Citrus Fair, the Children’s Museum, and Depot Theatre.

For more information, visit the City of La Habra website abraca.gov.

We believe each child should receive individual attention, encouragement, support, and guidance. A variety of experiences are provided to develop the child's fullest potential. This includes preparing each child for the next step in their education journey. We have a strong commitment to the community, and involvement has been at the core of developing many social service programs offered through this agency.

Full Day and Part Day spaces are available for families who meet eligibility requirements. This full‑year program provides care and educational services 12 months a year. We strive to serve all children and constantly seek ways to accommodate the unique needs of children with disabilities.

Under the general direction of the Teacher, the Teacher Assistant supports the planning, organizing, and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children enrolled in the Child Development program. They assist children in activities that promote social/emotional, physical health and safety, and cognitive growth. Under the Teacher's guidance, the Teacher Assistant assists with lessons for school‑age or preschool‑age children; also plans programs and activities in the classroom and outdoors, performing related duties as needed.

• Assists with the planning, preparation, organizing, and implementing the program for preschool‑age or school‑age children by approved curriculum, applicable policies, and philosophy of the Child Development program.
• Teach, supervise, and monitor student progress.
• Supervises children in all activities, including indoors and outdoors, snack and meal times, field trips, emergencies, preschool toileting, and preparedness drills.
• Direct students' group activities as assigned; provide emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance, and encourage their involvement in activities.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining a clean, safe, attractive, and positive learning environment, including inspecting facilities to ensure children's safety indoors and outdoors.
• Model and develop language and communication skills with students.
• Completes daily observations of students, documenting the students' learning.
• Administer routine first aid to students as needed.
• Participate in professional development and training as assigned; attend staff and other meetings as required.
• Participates in all Child Development community family events outside of typical work hours, parades, performances, etc.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Child‑development behavior characteristics of children ages 2.9 years–12 years, related learning, emotional stages, and physical development.
• Curriculum and lesson plan activities for teaching at a school‑age level or preschool level.
• Basic methods of instruction and safe practices in classroom activities.
• Requirements of maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly classroom.
• Student behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Basic record‑keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Operation of personal computers and applicable software.

• Patience while working with children’s behavioral needs and the ability to adapt to various teaching/learning styles.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing; with children, their parents, and other staff in teaching, informing, and interacting.
• Observe and recognize behaviors or conditions in children that may indicate special or referral.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and possess excellent customer service skills.
• Assist in developing, organizing, and implementing approved curriculum for children in the Child Development program.
• Observe and…