Head Start Teacher Assistant - 6 Hours en Garvey School District

Definition: Under close supervision, to assist in the learning and enrichment experiences for pre-school age children; to perform routine instructional and housekeeping functions; implement performing standards as required by federal regulations and to perform related work as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: • Qualifying applicant must have a minimum of (1) a California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit and (2) be enrolled in a program leading to an associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or a related field. Assistant teachers that already hold an associate’s degree or higher do not have to continue enrolling in courses, however do have to have a yearly individual professional development plan. (Must be submitted with application). • Experience caring for or providing recreational or educational activities for children. • Must successfully pass the application screening phase • Must successfully pass the Garvey School District Written Test • Completion of a Criminal Records Check will be required prior to beginning work. • Completion of a Certificate or Medical Examination that includes screening for Tuberculosis Desirable: Bilingual in English and in one or more of the following languages: Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or Vietnamese. TESTING Applicants who pass the application screening process will be notified and scheduled for a Written Test. Written test will be waived if you currently hold a CBEST, Associate's or Bachelor's degree. Proof of these documents must be submitted with application. ACCOMODATION Individuals with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the examination process. In order to make the request, please contact the Human Resources Office at the time of filing an application. Candidates may be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodations when the request is made. Qualified applicants who require testing will be scheduled to take a Written Test on a future date. Written test will be waived if you currently hold a CBEST, Associate's or Bachelor's degree. Proof of these documents must be submitted with application.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES REQUIRED PERMIT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION. Complete an application on EDJOIN.org by the deadline date below. Do not use the phrases "see resume", "see attached" or "refer to previous applications". All applications will be screened. Incomplete applications are subject to disqualification Employees requesting a transfer within the same classification are to complete a District Classified Application and a Classified Transfer Request Form. Submit on Edjoin.org by the deadline listed.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS For a complete list of duties and requirements, please refer to the job description. Job descriptions can be found on: www.edjoin.org/garveyschooldistrict We reserve the right to reopen this position, re-advertise or delay filling the position. The Human Resources Department is not responsible for replication of candidates’ application materials. The Governing Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender or sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. (BP 4030) Equal Opportunity Employer