Preschool Teacher Assistant chez Tehama County Department of Education

This is an essential position in a Tehama County Department of Education Preschool classroom. This position functions as a member of an educational team. the Assistant provides support in all areas of program implementation. TCDE pays up to $18,768 per year towards Health & Welfare benefits. We also contribute 2% of base salary to a 401a plan.

PLEASE REFER TO JOB DESCRIPTION (SEE LINK/BUTTON ABOVE TITLED: Job Description / Essential Elements) FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON THE POSITION AS WELL AS FOR QUALIFICATIONS.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EDJOIN application. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: Please provide all of the following attachments for a complete application-ONLY complete applications will be considered for employment: - Submit a completed online application via EDJOIN. - Certification (Submit verification of Child Development Assistant permit or transcripts (6 ECE units required) *NOTE*: This position requires the Child Development Permit. An individual who does not currently hold a Child Development Permit may be considered for employment if all necessary documentation has been uploaded to show that they are eligible for this permit. If offered the position, they will be required to apply for the Child Development Permit through the TCDE Credentials Office prior to starting in the position. - Letter of Introduction (Submit an original letter (not to exceed one (1) typewritten page) stating your educational background, experience as it relates to this position, and reasons for applying. A resume will not be considered a letter.) - Resume (Submit a current resume.)

Depending on verified experience. Salary placement will be based on education and experience as indicated in your application materials.

The Tehama County Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all. Employment practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Following initial screening, applicants will be informed regarding the necessity of an interview. As a condition of employment the successful candidate will be required to be fingerprinted (at department expense), sign a loyalty oath, produce evidence of a negative tuberculosis test (at candidate’s expense), provide documentation of eligibility to be employed in the United States, and provide proof of eligibility to obtain and hold appropriate Child Development permit as of the first day of employment. NOTE to TCDE employees: Employees that apply for a promotional opportunity will typically be placed on step one of the new higher classification. If step one is lower than their current salary, they will be placed at a step that provides for at least a 5% increase. If they have previous experience in a same higher classification they will be placed commensurate with that verified experience (lower classification experience does not apply to higher classifications). *Position contingent upon continued project funding. *Work hours may increase on minimum school days (days when school ends early). Minimum days vary depending upon school site. CORRESPONDENCE RELATED TO THIS POSITION & THE APPLICATION PROCESS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA EMAIL AND/OR PHONE. PLEASE BE SUR Tehama County Department of Education is located in Red Bluff, CA which is approximately 2 hours north of Sacramento. Google Map:
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