Head Start Teacher Aide Position

1 month ago


Los Angeles, United States Volunteers of America Los Angeles Full time
Job Summary

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Head Start Teacher Aide to join our team. As a critical member of our staff, you will provide essential support to our children, families, and staff, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals to children, maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation.
  • Communicate effectively with central kitchen, site supervisors, and teaching teams to ensure accurate menu planning, food counts, and allergy protocols.
  • Monitor food allergies and alert kitchen and site staff to any concerns, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all.
  • Assist classrooms and teachers with mealtime, promoting a positive and engaging experience for children.
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to state and local licensing requirements and health and safety standards.
  • Ensure site staff and parent volunteers follow CACFP rules and regulations, monitoring allergies and informing site staff and kitchen of any concerns.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED and certification of 12 ECE/CD units or enrolled in, or completed apprenticeship certification.
  • Ability to interact with children in a busy environment, including lifting up to 50 lbs, frequently kneeling and squatting, and moving quickly.
  • Proof of TB clearance, annual influenza vaccination, pertussis, and measles immunization.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 24 units in ECE or CD, including 3 units of infant/toddler for EHS.
  • Assistant Teacher Permit or higher.
  • Food handler certificate.
  • Certifications in public health, nutrition education, food safety, or related field.
  • Work experience in Head Start/Early Head Start programs.
  • Promotes nutrition curriculum, activities, and initiatives.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish or other language i.e. Armenian or Farsi.

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.



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