Easterseals Southern California·Henderson, Nevada
The primary role involves assisting Early Childhood Educators with children in a developmental classroom, ensuring they follow an inclusive educational curriculum in accordance with Head Start standards. This includes acting as a caregiver, providing extra support for children with atypical behavior or special needs, and ensuring overall child safety.
Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence—delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities.
Starting Pay Rate: $21/hr
The Aide, Early Childhood (EC) supports the classroom teaching team in providing developmentally appropriate care and education to young children. This position is designed as an entry point into the early childhood education profession, providing a structured pathway toward becoming a fully permitted Early Childhood Teacher in California. This role is expected to actively pursue the educational requirements necessary to obtain a California Child Development Assistant Teacher Permit and progress toward a Teacher Permit within an established timeframe.
Assists Early Childhood Educators in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, California Department of Education requirements, and Easterseals Southern California policies.
Supports the classroom teacher in maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment for young children.
Provides additional assistance to children with disabilities, atypical behaviors, or specialized developmental needs.
Serves as a caregiver for assigned children and supports their developmental, social, and emotional growth.
Assists with classroom organization, supervision, and routine classroom cleanliness and sanitation activities.
Participates in required professional development, training, and mentorship provided by classroom teachers and program leadership.
Collaborates with teaching staff to support family engagement and communication.
Performs other duties as assigned.
High School graduate or GED.
Pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe).
Professional
Development
Requirement: Enrollment in Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework within 90 days of hire.
Complete a minimum of six (6) ECE units within six months of hire, meeting the educational requirements for eligibility for a California Child Development Assistant Teacher Permit.
Continue coursework toward a Teacher Permit (24 ECE units) within an established professional development plan inclusive of 6 infant/toddler units.
Failure to demonstrate ongoing progress toward permit requirements, in accordance with the established professional development plan, may impact continued employment in this classification.
• Prior childcare experience or exposure to a preschool or infant/toddler classroom setting preferred.
• Carrying/Lifting:
Regular exposure to unpleasant or hazardous working conditions (noise, heat, dust, bodily fluids, etc.) more than 50% of work time.
Market context
Nevada classroom teacher openings are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs, enrollment shifts, and district efforts to fill core subject and grade-level vacancies. These roles can be competitive because districts often look for candidates with strong classroom management, state licensure, and experience supporting diverse learners. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm the exact license, endorsement, and application materials before you apply.
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