Ravi's Import Warehouse·Hayward, California
Apprentice Teacher Assistants support classroom operations by providing responsive care, implementing learning activities, and ensuring a safe environment for children. They also assist with food service, maintain accurate records, and support teachers during daily program activities.
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These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals, Mission and Policies of the YMCA of the East Bay. Apprentice Teacher Assistants are responsible for supporting the daily operations of the center by providing high quality and responsive care to children and families in a setting that is inclusive for children of all abilities. Apprentice Teacher Assistants contribute to services that are aligned with Head Start Performance Standards, rules and regulations determined by the California Departments of Education and Social Services, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Community Care Licensing. Apprentice Teacher Assistants provide support in multiple ways to include: supporting primary teachers in the classroom, provide staff breaks and/or covering classrooms as needed, and/or provide Food Service. Apprentice Teacher Assistants must be in the company of qualified Teachers at all times until they successfully attain 6 core college units of Early Childhood Education. Apprentice Teacher Assistants are considered in training and must complete 12 units of early childhood education within 12 months of hire or during their training period. This will be supported and tracked by the Workforce Success team. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Assist Teachers in planning, preparing, and implementing learning activities that meet curriculum goals for individuals or groups of children. 2. Provide guidance and active supervision to children during all program activities. 3. Interact with children using intentional and responsive verbal and non-verbal strategies. 4. Assist Teachers in collecting photos and anecdotes to document children’s learning. 5. Assist Teachers by accompanying them during Home Visits with families, when requested. 6. Assist Teachers by covering classroom ratios and supervision during break times, lunch times, and meeting/paperwork time. 7. Create warm and welcoming relationships with children and families. 8. Assist Teachers in maintaining stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate classroom and outdoor environments. This may include daily monitoring and inspection of physical environments. 9. Assist families in signing in and out accurately, as well as maintain accurate attendance, head count, meal count, and Infant Toddler daily records. 10. Provide food, dishes, utensils, and other supplies to each classroom in time for meal service. Clean and sanitize dishes and utensils after every use. 11. Assist with food preparation based on what is indicated on the daily menu utilizing health and sanitation procedures including washing hands, using gloves, and sanitizing food preparation areas properly. 12. Clean and sanitize materials and equipment, including thermometers before and after every use. 13. Attend meetings and trainings as required. 14. Create and implement a work plan as assigned by supervisor. 15. Seek direction from supervisor if unclear about any work assignment. 16. Perform other duties as assigned.
This position has a primary impact on the operations of the ECI Program. Therefore, the effectiveness of the fulfillment of this position should be measured by:
1. The knowledge and implementation of relevant/required program procedures. 2. The sound administration of systems and records that are up-to-date and accurate. 3. A healthy and safe workplace and school environment. 4. Positive outcomes for children and families that are aligned with program goals.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.
The employee is often required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee is required to work outdoors daily.
Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to complete 12 units of early childhood education within 12 months. Additional requirements include physical examination, TB clearance, immunization records, and successful completion of a LiveScan fingerprint background check.
Market context
California early education apprenticeship programs typically attract candidates seeking paid entry pathways while building classroom experience and required coursework. Applicants may be competitive when they can promptly document a high school diploma, health clearances, immunizations, LiveScan completion, and readiness to finish 12 early childhood education units within 12 months. Requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time; gather records early and confirm enrollment timelines before applying.