Careers at Assistance League of Los Angeles

Overview:

Assistance League of Los Angeles operates the Preschool Learning Center, a small, nurturing, nationally accredited Preschool with approximately 50 students. The Preschool serves children from low-income families, ages 3 – 5, free of charge.

Overview of Position:

Under the direct supervision of the Preschool Director, the Teacher Assistant will provide positive support for all classrooms and teaching staff, maintain open and effective communication with teachers, Director and families, will participate in school events, be flexible and will perform other job-related tasks as requested by the Preschool Director or Assistant Preschool Director.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers with lesson planning, curriculum implementation and creating activities for the children
• Works effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds and those with disabilities and special needs
• Supervises children’s activities to ensure their safety
• Provides observations to teacher on the progress and development of each child
• Assist teachers in classroom and playground as needed
• Maintains a respectful, tidy, safe, and caring environment
• Works with and maintains confidential information
• Interacts and develops relationships with staff, students, parents, and community partners
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Requires minimum 12 Early Childhood Education course units
• Requires minimum six months of classroom experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Works well with children

Qualifications:

• Must have Associate Teacher’s permit
• Will be required to pass fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice, FBI, and Child Abuse Index
• Requires health clearance, updated immunization records, proof of TB test and CPR/First Aid certification
• Classroom experience with 3 – 5-year-olds is preferred
• Bilingual (English and second language, preferably Spanish) speaking, reading, and writing skills strongly preferred
• Ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Pay and Hours:

• Pay: $20.00 per hour
• Full-Time – Eight (8) hours daily: Monday – Friday
• Preschool is open 7AM – 6PM
• Provides year-round employment: NAEYC-Accredited Preschool is a year-round school

To Apply: Send resume to: hr@assistanceleaguela.org