Early Education Paraeducator- Substitute

Teacher Assistant Substitute As Needed East/West/Central LA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories
Volunteers of America is a non‑profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low‑income housing programs as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. PAY RATE: $21.57 - $21.60 PER HOUR
HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 0 - 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Children also receive a broad array of health services including screenings and referrals, maintenance of immunization schedules, nutrition assessments and follow‑ups, mental health assessments as part of initial screenings, and determination if any developmental or physical delays are present. Children receive health and dental services and have access to ongoing and acute and routine health and dental care. Enrolled children receive healthy meals, along with an assessment of their nutritional needs and the necessary follow‑ups. Nutrition education is available for parents and incorporated into daily classroom activities for the children.
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Head Start Co‑Teacher (Substitute) will provide children with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child. The Co‑Teacher also conducts child observations and assessments as needed.
Provide children with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child;
Conducts daily classroom planning, maintains children’s records in conjunction with the Teacher and submits accurate monthly paperwork on a timely basis;
Observes, screens and assesses child developmental levels and develops goals that relate to the child’s individual needs.
Provide a planned program of activities, which supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children;
Provide a learning environment that reflects the varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children in the program and the larger communities and societies in which they live;
Provide a physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children;
Services for this position must be provided on‑site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on‑site each day of active employment
Plans and implements the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions), including individual and group activities.
Conducts classroom planning, integrate various HS services into the learning, such as parent involvement, social services, nutrition, health, and mental health services
Observes, screens and assesses children’s developmental levels
Provide a planned program of activities, which supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children
MANDATED REPORTER As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
In order to make home visits and travel to different school sites, offices, etc., Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st)
Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization

Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to: Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and 12 units of ECE / Child Development or
Enrolled in, or completed VOALA apprenticeship certification
Experience working with children.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: AA in ECE/CD with 24 units in CD OR AA in related field with 24 CD units, including 6 units of infant/toddler for EHS.
Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or higher.
1 year of teaching experience.
Head Start performance standards.
Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.