Administrative Assistant​/Teacher - Childcare Center

Description

Founded in 1974, United American Indian Involvement (UAII) is the largest provider of human and health services for American Indian and Alaska Native families in Los Angeles. We deliver culturally grounded, trauma-informed services that uplift and empower our community. Through health, housing, workforce, childcare, youth development, and cultural preservation programs, UAII creates pathways for wellness, resilience, and self-determination.

• Respect for Relatives – I will honor the dignity of all people, recognizing that every individual is a relative deserving of respect, compassion, and care.
• Community Responsibility – My work is not only for individual benefit but for the collective well‑being of our communities, present and future.
• Cultural Integrity - I will safeguard and uplift Indigenous languages, traditions, and cultural practices, ensuring they remain central to our organizational life.
• Reciprocity - We give back in balance with what we receive, fostering mutual trust and accountability in all relationships.
• Stewardship – I will act as a caretaker of our communities, resources, and environment, mindful of the impact of our decisions on future generations.
• Truth and Transparency – I will communicate honestly and openly, ensuring clarity in our commitments and accountability in our actions

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant/Teacher for our new Childcare Center in Palmdale. This is a dual role to work collaboratively with, and provides direct support to, the supervisor by assisting with the ongoing development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of assigned projects, programs, and clerical tasks; which will include, but not limited to the following: customer relations, grants, center operations, student activities, field trips, marketing, student records, database, queries, reports, tours, admissions and special events.

This role also involves fostering the academic, social‑emotional growth, and development of all children in their care, which may include infants, toddlers, preschool‑age children, and school‑age children.

• Assist the director, interpret, and develop action plans and other related reports.
• Maintain a positive and welcoming atmosphere for staff, parents, and visitors.
• Provides leadership for the team.
• Follows the center procedures, as well as distributes and maintains them under property security.
• Responsible for the accuracy of recordkeeping.
• Assisting with admissions/ enrollment and recruiting process. (Inquires and tours as needed)
• Assist in coordinating special events.
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to Title 22.
• Assist staff in executing the planned curriculum that meets the mission of the center.
• Keep directors informed of all necessary information, including customer and staff complaints, incidents, resignations, and planned/ unplanned time‑off.
• Assist in facility maintenance.
• Inspects the center for hazardous conditions, unsafe environment, and materials. Removes all debris and all hazardous and unsafe equipment and materials.
• Communicate with parents (phone calls, emails, app, etc.)
• Assist with marketing.
• Assist in monitoring and assessing the program’s effectiveness, gathering feedback from staff, students, and parents to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Plans and conducts classroom activities that encourage healthy habits appropriate to the child.
• Selects and uses materials and equipment that stimulate development within children.
• Includes materials that reflect the children’s culture(s) and uses them appropriately.
• Plans and facilitates daily learning activities for children based on children’s interests in alignment with the curriculum.
• Writes and maintains accurate records, child observations to complete accurate child assessments.
• Complete Desired Results Developmental Profiles (DRDPs) and Environment Rating Scale (ERS), timely with assistance from the teacher, and prepare group data summaries by classroom and developmental reports as needed.
• Assist with diaper changes and meet toileting needs of young…