Employment Opportunities
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Head Start Intructional Assistant (closing date September 9, 2010) |
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Head Start Program (3 3/4 hours per day 12:00 - 3:45 pm) |
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DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of instructional and supervised play activities; assists in the conduct of early childhood and/or primary grades learning experiences; and does other related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Assists instructional personnel in the preparation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional and play activities.
• Works with individual students and small groups of children to reinforce and follow up learning activities.
• Monitors and assists children in feeding, toileting and self-help skill development activities.
• Monitors and interacts with students in practice and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel.
• Directs children into safe learning and play activities and functions, and assists in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
• Assists in the management of child behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques.
• Prepares and assists in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students.
• May maintain a variety of records and files, including student records and child observation information.
• Operates a variety of instructional media machines and equipment.
• May assist in maintaining instructional materials, supplies and equipment.
• Administers routine first aid and requests assistance for non-routine injury or illness.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
• May participate in parent conferences, home calls and other student progress report activities.
• May work with parents in the instructional setting.
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| Benefits: |
Vision and Life Insurance |
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QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavior characteristics;
Student behavior management strategies and techniques;
Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar;
Basic arithmetical concepts;
Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures.
Ability to:
Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward children;
Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English, and in a second language, if required by the assignment;
Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment;
Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive learning environment;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Experience:
One year of paid or volunteer experience working with early childhood children, preferably in a Head Start or Child Care setting.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or coursework in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
• 12 Early Childhood Education units including core classes.
• Possession of a valid First Aid certificate with pediatric CPR certification is desired.
• All employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following:
Drug screening, fingerprint/background clearance, and a tuberculosis clearance.
Please apply at: 3320 Gilman Road, El Monte, CA 91732 by September 9, 2010.
Written test scheduled for September 10, 2010 at 11:00 am
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| Start Date: |
10/8/2010
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Salary:
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$11.97 - $20.00 per hour
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Contact Name:
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Blanca Nevarez
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Contact Phone:
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626.652.4048
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Contact Fax:
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626.652.4044
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Contact Email:
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bnevarez@mtview.k12.ca.us
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Contact Address:
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3320 Gilman Road
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Contact City:
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El Monte
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Contact State:
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CA
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Contact Zip:
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91732
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