TEACHER ASSISTANT
Company: Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
Location: Tustin
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
The mission of the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
(MAOF) is to provide for the socio-economic betterment of the
greater Latino community of California, while preserving the pride,
values and heritage of the Mexican American culture.MEXICAN
AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATIONJOB DESCRIPTIONPosition: Teacher
AssistantProgram: Child Care/Pre-School ProgramFLSA Status:
Non-exempt - HourlySupervised by: Site Supervisor, Program
Director, Staff Development Supervisor and/or Teacher(s)General
Purpose: To assist in the instruction and care of the children and
to provide for adequate adult supervision of
children.Responsibilities and Authority:Under the direction of the
Center Supervisor, and the Teacher(s) to whom assigned, assists in
instruction and instructors groups of children, following lesson
plans, and assists in assessing and documenting children's
development. Assist teacher in group instruction and activities by
teaching, preparation of materials, demonstrating, supervising play
and activities, assisting to serve meals, nap time routine, and
other activities as assigned. Assumes responsibility for regular
activities (indoors/outdoors) assigned and carries them out with
minimum supervision. Provides children with a learning environment
which will help them develop socially, intellectually, physically,
and emotionally in a manner to their age and development stage.
Takes all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of the
children and insures that children are supervised at all times.
Assists in documenting attendance and in maintaining and insures
that children are supervised at all times. Assists children during
snack and meal time. Assists Teacher in maintaining an orderly
environment inside and outside. Cleans and straightens up,
maintaining well arranged, orderly, and clean environments inside
and outside. Assists in the implantation of safety rules and
supervises children in order to ensure their safety. Assists in the
cleaning up and setting up the classroom and maintaining a well
arranged orderly environment indoors and outdoors. Supervises
children activities indoors and outdoors to ensure their safety.
Assists Teacher with the preparation of weekly lesson plans and
educationalmaterials/equipment.--- Teaches arts, crafts songs and
games to children.--- Assists in individual group activities.---
Provides evaluations and observations to teacher on the progress
and development status of each child.--- Supervises classroom when
Teacher is on-site but away from the classroom.--- Attends staff
meetings, conferences, workshops, in-service training, and parents
meetings as assigned.--- Maintains clean and neat appearance in
keeping with professional position and as an example to the
children. Wears apron (provided by MAOF) daily. Wears appropriate
clothes, shoes and apron/uniform provided.--- Carries out any other
activities, which may be necessary for the proper implementation of
the MAOF Child Care & Development Program.Requirements: Minimum six
(6) units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development. Minimum
one (1) year experience in working with preschool children. Must
possess High School Diploma or GED. Must be in good physical and
mental condition. Must pass T.B. test, fingerprints clearance and
physical examination. Must submit to a flu vaccine once a year.
Must provide vaccination records for influenza, pertussis and
measles, at the time ofemployment. Pediatric CPR and Pediatric
First Aid Certificate required. Must possess LiveScan clearance at
all times during employment. Revokedfingerprint clearance will lead
to immediate termination of employment. Must be able to read, write
and communicate. Bilingual English/Spanish required. Must be able
to write clear and concise reports.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical
demands described here are representatives of those that must be
met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk
or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with
hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and sit in
lower sitting (e.g. floor/rug area, children s chairs, and other
children s work areas). The employee may occasionally lift and/or
move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust
focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics are
representative of those an employee encounters whileperforming the
essential functions of this job.MAOF is committed to a diverse
workforce. As part of this commitment, MAOF provides equal
opportunity in all of our employment practices, including
selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all
qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color,
medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex,
national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender,
ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability,
pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other
legally protected status.
Keywords: Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, Tustin , TEACHER ASSISTANT, Education / Teaching , Tustin, California
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