Teacher Aide East and Central LA at Volunteers of America Los Angeles

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionVOALAHelping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life StoriesVolunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.PAY RATE: $20.03 - $21.08 PER HOURBENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.HEAD START/EARLY HEAD STARTThrough our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 0 – 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Children also receive a broad array of health services including screenings and referrals, maintenance of immunization schedules, nutrition assessments and follow-ups, mental health assessments as part of initial screenings, and determination if any developmental or physical delays are present. Children receive health and dental services and have access to ongoing and acute and routine health and dental care. Enrolled children receive healthy meals, along with an assessment of their nutritional needs and the necessary follow-ups. Nutrition education is available for parents and incorporated into daily classroom activities for the children.Cities served include: Carson, Commerce, Compton, Culver City, Del Rey, East Los Angeles, El Segundo, Harbor City, Hawthorne, South Central Los Angeles, Lomita, Lynwood, Mar Vista, Newhall, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Palms, Paramount, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Fernando, San Pedro, Santa Clarita, Shadow Hills, South Central Los Angeles, South LA, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sunland, Sylmar, Torrance, Tujunga, Val Verde, Valencia, Valley Village, Wilmington.JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSEThe Head Start Teacher Aide is a critical member of the team and will be employed at school sites on a daily basis, serving staff, children and volunteers and representing the company. Must ensure all health, safety, and nutrition guidelines are followed.Specific duties include:Must provide excellent customer service providing meals to children, serving school customers in a professional, courteous and helpful manner.Prepare meals and replenish food items when needed during meal time.Communicates with central kitchen, Site Supervisor, and teaching teams on menu changes, allergies, and food counts to ensure accurate quantities and paperwork.Monitor food allergies and alerts kitchen and site staff of any concerns.Post monthly menus and change it when necessaryAssist the classrooms and teachers with meal timeMaintain sanitation and disinfecting practices at all times when washing dishes, cleaning, and storing, and ensures that no cross contamination occurs.Must sanitize and restock kitchen and materials, do inventory and order supplies/food as applicable.Helps provide a physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children.Ensure site staff and parent volunteers follow CACFP rules and regulations, monitors allergies and informs site staff and kitchen of any concerns.Other duties as may be required to fulfill program missionESSENTIAL DUTIES:Serves children during mealtimes, assists Teachers and classrooms.Communicates with central kitchen, posting menus, tracking food allergies in children and alerting staff of any concernsMaintain sanitation and disinfecting practices, preventing cross-contaminationRestock kitchen and materialsWork to keep physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children.QualificationsREQUIREMENTS:Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verificationsProof at the time of hireTB clearance within 6 months priorAnnual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st)Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunizationHealth screening at the time of employmentRequires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:Able to lift up to 50 lbs.Frequently kneel and squatAbility to move quicklyEDUCATION:High School Diploma/GED and certification of 12 ECE/CD units orEnrolled in, or completed apprenticeship certification.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:24 units in ECE or CD, including 3 units of infant/toddler for EHS.Assistant Teacher Permit or higher.Food handler certificateCertifications in public health, Nutrition education, Food safety, or related fieldWork experience in Head Start/Early Head Start programsPromotes nutrition curriculum, activities and initiativesBilingual English/Spanish or other language i.e. Armenian or Farsi.Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.