Classroom Aide

Job Summary POSITION: Classroom Aide

JOB CODE: ESAT1

OCCUPATIONAL GROUPING: Education REPORTS TO: Education Coordinator CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt POSITION TYPE: Full Time/Part Year (9.83-Months)

SALARY GRADE: 20

HOURLY PAY RANGE: $22.90 LOCATION: Los Angeles, Pico Rivera, and Whittier, CA

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. (Plaza) is a comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on school readiness for children zero to five years of age. Developmentally appropriate services are provided for children from low-income families, zero to five years of age. Plaza de la Raza currently serves over 674 children and their families.

DEFINITION Under general supervision, this position is responsible for aiding the Teacher in providing child development services to children and provide additional support to education staff in the absence of a co-worker.

(For specific details related to the position refer to the attached job posting) Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education Possess a valid California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, a High School Diploma or GED and be enrolled in a program leading to an Associate or Bachelor’s degree program in early childhood education, child development, or a related field, and complete at least three semester (4.5 quarter) units per year with a “C” or better.

Experience One (1) year experience working or volunteering with children under the age of 5 years.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Complete an online employment application on www.plazadelarazacds.org; and submit the required documentation: 1) Resume; 2) Transcripts reflecting High School Diploma/GED ; 3) Transcripts leading to an AA/BA degree; 4) Copy of valid California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit; and 5) Copy of valid CPR/First Aid for infants/children. Only complete application packets will be considered for the screening and selection process.
2. Submit official transcripts prior to date of hire.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer to all. Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.