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Early Childhood Substitute Assistant Teacher

TEACH-LA

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Make a Difference with TEACH-LA!

Are you passionate about helping children grow and thrive? Join TEACH-LA for hands-on experience, flexible hours, and career support while making a lasting impact in early childhood education.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • Competitive pay that values your skills and experience
  • Flexible schedules – full-time, part-time, and on-call options available
  • Paid training & professional development to grow your career
  • Gain valuable experience working directly with children
  • Child Development Permit reimbursement to support your career journey
  • Referral bonuses for bringing great teachers to the team
  • Career pathway in a growing field with room to advance

About TEACH-LA

We prepare educators to nurture young children through training, on-the-job experience, and a supportive professional network so you can succeed in your ECE career.

TEACH Track is our workforce initiative designed to open doors for those who need it most—including English language learners and individuals who have been long-term unemployed . Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, TEACH Track helps you overcome barriers to entering the early childhood field by providing:

  • Financial assistance to cover the upfront costs of becoming an educator
  • Professional training from trusted education partners
  • Paid, on-the-job classroom experience
  • Job placements with real opportunities to grow in early childhood education

Our mission is to expand access to quality jobs while preparing the next generation of educators to nurture and inspire young children.

Learn more:

Substitute Teacher’s Assistant

Job Purpose

The Substitute Teacher’s Assistant will work alongside passionate lead teachers to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom where children thrive socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in daily classroom activities and prepare engaging learning stations
  • Support children during lessons, playtime, and outdoor activities
  • Promote positive social interactions and assist with conflict resolution
  • Help maintain a clean, organized, and inviting learning environment
  • Monitor child progress and communicate observations to the lead teacher
  • Prepare and distribute snacks/meals following safety standards
  • Perform administrative tasks such as attendance and material organization
  • Travel to various school locations (minimum 15 miles)
Requirements:

Qualifications

  • 6 completed ECE/CD units required (Child Development Teachers Assistant Permit preferred)
  • Strong understanding of child development & classroom management
  • CPR/First Aid certification
  • Valid CA Driver’s License & proof of insurance or reliable transportation
  • DOJ fingerprint clearance (Livescan with CA Community Care Licensing)
  • Bilingual skills a plus

Special Requirements

  • TB test (within past 11 months) & health screen clearance
  • Immunizations: MMR, Tdap, Flu
  • COVID vaccination or approved exemption
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs. and meet physical demands of active work with young children
Vacancy posted 14 days ago
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