Head Teller jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Who We Are

Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and supports. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults.

Who We Serve

Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties.

What We Offer

• Pay: $18.33 starting rate per hour. Actual offers will be determined by the candidate’s creditable years of experience in conjunction with internal equity considerations and based on the organization’s current compensation practices.
• We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more!
• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Classroom Aide works as a part of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom as needed. This position works with typically developing children and/or children with special needs/disabilities. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, indoor and outdoor activities included in lesson plans.
• Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
• Helps supervise at mealtime, feeding and/or eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and social skills.
• Care for children in all daily caregiving routines including diapering/toileting, feeding, and napping.
• Visually supervises children at all times and provides care and safety in both indoor and outdoor center environments.
• Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
• Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, preparing snacks, making phone calls, etc.).
• Serves as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the assistant teacher or teacher.
• Works with assigned children with disabilities.
• Supports the work of the classroom staff and managers, supervisors in carrying out individuals plans for children with special needs.
• With direction from professional staff, follows Individualized Education Program (IEP)/ Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) designed for children with disabilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 12 units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from the core units Commission on Teaching Credentials (CTC)—equivalent to Child Development Associate (CDA).
• Maintain current DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Index Clearance.
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification.
• 6 (six) units of infant/toddler courses preferred.
• Child Development Teacher Permit preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in Windows environment (including Word and Excel).
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds
• Some exposure to communicable diseases.
• Noise level in work environment may be moderate to loud.
• Travel/overnight many be required associated with attendance at conferences, meetings and other duties.
• Work is typically performed in a classroom setting and some office work required.
• Some evenings and weekend work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits, parent teacher conferences, Parent Committee meetings, social and community visits.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.

Licenses & Certifications

• CHILD DVLP TEACHER