Entry Level Punjabi Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Description

POSITION:Teacher Aide

REPORTS TO:CENTER DIRECTOR, CENTER EDUCATION SUPERVISOR OR HEAD TEACHER

PAY RANGE LEVEL:1.0

PROGRAM FUNDS:HSMHS

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Entry-level position as a member of a child development center parent/staff team which provides appropriate early childhood experiences for children.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Assists teachers or other education staff in the implementation of center and classroom activities.
• Ensures a safe, healthy, supervised environment for young children.
• Participates, along with other staff members, in the daily cleaning and maintenance of the center.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding client and personnel issues, information, and records.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or begin/continue enrollment in Early Childhood Education coursework. Previous experience with young children is strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Bilingual, biliterate (English/Spanish, English/Punjabi), and/or other language ability is desired. May be required, based on program needs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions.
• Ability to understand and use a variety of computer applications and appropriate software, including spreadsheets, word processing; and workplace electronic technology, including internet access and email.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Possession of or ability to obtain Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification within the first sixty (60) days of work; must maintain current status.
• Possession of a valid California driver license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.
• May be required to use personal vehicle in successful completion of job duties and responsibilities.

Requirements by Percentage of the Workday

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Machinery*

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Risk of burns/chemical exposure

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Loud (above normal class level)

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This job description is not a contract for employment. Duties may be changed at the Administration's discretion. The employee is expected to do other duties as assigned, which obviously fall within the scope of this job.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

I have read and understand the duties and expectations of this position and commit to carrying them out to the best of my ability for as long as I hold this position with E Center.

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Employee's Signature Date

I have reviewed this position description with this employee.

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Supervisor's Signature Date