The teacher assistant is responsible for supporting early childhood education, including planning and implementing curriculum and child assessments. They also provide supervision to children to ensure their social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a minimum of 6 units in early childhood education coursework and have a valid California driver's license. Additionally, applicants must meet state health requirements, including a physical exam and TB clearance, and maintain current CPR and first aid certification.
professional certificateCPRClassroom managementEarly childhood educationCurriculum implementationMicrosoft office suiteChild assessmentBasic first aidSupervision of childrenHead start performance standardsChild care licensing regulations
Job description
Crystal Stairs, Inc.
Improving the Lives of Families through Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture.
As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations.
Head Start/Early Head Start - Teacher Assistant 100% Onsite - Location: Los Angeles, CA 90056 What We're Looking For: Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, he/she is responsible for early childhood education that is geared toward the overall goal of social competence and school readiness, which is age and developmentally appropriate for preschoolers ages 2 to 5 years old.
Provides for the children's social intellectual, physical and emotional development.
Is responsible for assisting with the classroom operation including, planning, curriculum and child assessment implementation, and supervision of children.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS Minimum 6 Early Childhood Education coursework units.
Six (6) months direct experience working with young children preferred.
Knowledge of Child Care Licensing Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards and best practices related to early childhood education.
Knowledge of program practices in preschool, center-based and/ or home-based programs.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and internet.
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid California driver's license, have use of a motor vehicle and provide evidence of automobile liability insurance.
Must meet State health requirements including passing a physical examination as a condition of employment, and must provide verification of a TB clearance at the time of employment.
Mandatory CPR and Basic First Aid certificate, which employee is responsible to maintain for the duration of their employment with Head Start.
Total Package of Benefits Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% paid by employer Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children 401k Matching Options Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care) Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness) Generous Sick and Vacation Time Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions) Opportunity for Growth and Development Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
401k matching
Employee assistance program
Short term disability
Pet insurance
Flexible spending account
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Paid winter break
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary AD&D insurance
Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture.
As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.
For more information about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org All Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.
Market context
California classroom teachers remain in steady demand
In California, classroom teacher roles often stay competitive because licensed centers look for candidates who can show early childhood classroom leadership, lesson planning, and readiness to meet state compliance steps such as background checks and immunizations. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your 12 ECE units and recent classroom experience before submitting.
