Job Details

CLASSROOM AIDE INTERN
San Gabriel Valley, CA | Early Learning or School-age Programs

Exciting paid internship for aspiring teachers!

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Are you interested in becoming a teacher but unsure of where to start? Join Options for Learning as a classroom aide and take the first steps toward a rewarding career in early childhood education!

What we can offer you

• Paid internship: Gain valuable experience while earning a competitive hourly wage;
• On-the-job training: Work alongside experienced educators and learn essential skills in a supportive environment;
• Free classes in child development: Participate in our cohort-based practicum that will help you to fulfill the requirements for your associate teacher permit;
• Resume assistance: Build a resume that highlights your knowledge and skills as a marketable teaching professional;
• Mentorship: Grow under the guidance of an experienced senior teacher who will help you to put your learning into practice;
• Professional development services: Enjoy valuable access to a dynamic professional development team that will provide targeted support for your career goals;
• Opportunity for a full-time position: Upon graduation from this six-to-twelve-month program, you'll become eligible to apply for a regular position with Options for Learning, where you can immediately begin your journey as an educator! Employment with our organization offers a range of tools and resources to support your growth, along with a generous benefits package.

Who we're looking for

• Fifteen individuals from among the communities we serve who are eager to support those communities;
• Enthusiastic learners with a desire to become instructors;
• Socially minded future leaders who are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment;
• Those seeking to gain skills, education, and experience in child development;

About our organization

Since 1981, Options for Learning has been at the forefront of helping families break the cycle of poverty and improve their lives by providing tools to create a positive foundation for school, social, and life success. Our dedicated and passionate employees have helped our organization become one of Southern California's most innovative and progressive child development organizations, serving more than 9,600 children throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

About this position

Under the direction of the senior teacher, the classroom aide intern assists at the assigned school site while enrolled in the Options for Learning internship program, working toward attainment of the associate teacher permit.

What you'll be doing

• Maintaining enrollment in internship program and completing required courses with a minimum grade of "C" to become eligible for the associate teacher permit;
• Attending child development classes facilitated by East Los Angeles College (ELAC) for four hours per week, and completing approximately eight to 10 hours of homework per week;
• Assisting the senior teacher with supervision of children and classroom management;
• Assisting with providing a wide variety of experiences for children, with an emphasis on active learning;
• Assisting with providing a clean and sanitary facility on a daily basis;
• Using sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with children, parents, and staff;
• Working effectively with other team members;
• Actively participating in the annual in-service training;
• Reading and implementing all organization and program policies and procedures;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table

• Currently enrolled in a child development course OR agree to enroll in Options for Learning's internship program to obtain an associate teacher permit;
• Current certification in pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid acceptable to Community Care Licensing (Health and Safety Code 1596.866), to be renewed every two years (can be completed upon offer/hire);
• Health screening and TB clearance, to be renewed every five years;
• Proof of immunization for TDap, MMR, whooping cough, and yearly influenza (waiver may be accepted for influenza);
• Successful background screening;
• Completed mandated reporter certification training, to be renewed every two years (can be completed upon offer/hire);
• A California driver's license, daily use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance (preferred);
• Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese (preferred);
• Ability to communicate in written and oral English correctly and effectively.

Job specifications

• Reports to the senior teacher;
• Non-exempt, regular, six-to-twelve-month position; length of assignment will be dependent on sustained enrollment and completion of internship program for attainment of an associate teacher permit;
• Full-time with paid work hours to include on-the-job training, classroom time, and homework; work schedule will vary depending on site or classroom assignment;
• Employment, responsibilities, compensation, and other factors may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the organization's contracts, or at the organization's discretion.

Salary

• $21.00 per hour