About the Employer Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support graduates who are resilient, future-ready, lifelong learners who think critically, solve problems collaboratively, and are prepared to thrive in a global society. SCUSD's Adult Portrait embodies eight elements that support our students: • World-Leading Professional • Student-Centered Lifelong Learner • Creative and Critical Thinker • Adaptive Forward Thinker • The Caring Adult • Inclusivity Champion • Equity Advocate • Empowering Collaborator If you have the skills to support this vision, we invite you to apply to join our team. Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Title IX Coordinator is Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051 Job Summary Job Summary For more information, please email: [email protected] Requirements / Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Six units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required - Valid CA Child Development Assistant Permit (Required for Title 5 programs) - Infant/toddler Child Development Coursework (3 units) preferred for infant classrooms - CPR and First Aid Certified - Proof of immunizations against influenza, pertussis, and measles BASIC FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the site supervisor/teacher/associate teacher, the early learning teacher aide position is responsible for assisting in implementing curriculum and instruction. Participate in training and professional learning. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: - Responsible for visually supervising children and maintaining teacher/child ratios according to Title 22 and Title 5 to ensure the well being, health and safety of all children - Assists in providing verbal and/or written communication with parents of any incidents, first aid administered, or any other health related issues - Maintains an orderly and safe environment that is well organized and prepared for the children - Initiates requests for supplies, materials and equipment - Shows respect, flexibility and sensitivity towards children at all times - Maintains confidentiality of children, families and employees - Supervise the use of the restrooms and assist in toilet learning - Participates in district professional learning and attend additional learning opportunities to meet the required 21 professional growth hours per year PHYSICAL ABILITIES: - Physical agility to lift up to 40 lbs to shoulder height - Must be able to walk, squat, bend and stand; ability to move freely to supervise and engage in indoor and outdoor activities with children - Ability to sit at low tables, on small, low chairs, on the floor or on the ground and in classrooms of various configurations for extended periods of time - Hearing and speaking to exchange information with students, families, colleagues, and the school community EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Six units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required - Valid CA Child Development Assistant Permit (Required for Title 5 programs) - Infant/toddler Child Development Coursework (3 units) preferred for infant classrooms - CPR and First Aid Certified - Proof of immunizations against influenza, pertussis, and measles BASIC FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the site supervisor/teacher/associate teacher, the early learning teacher aide position is responsible for assisting in implementing curriculum and instruction. Participate in training and professional learning. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: - Responsible for visually supervising children and maintaining teacher/child ratios according to Title 22 and Title 5 to ensure the well being, health and safety of all children - Assists in providing verbal and/or written communication with parents of any incidents, first aid administered, or any other health related issues - Maintains an orderly and safe environment that is well organized and prepared for the children - Initiates requests for supplies, materials and equipment - Shows respect, flexibility and sensitivity towards children at all times - Maintains confidentiality of children, families and employees - Supervise the use of the restrooms and assist in toilet learning - Participates in district professional learning and attend additional learning opportunities to meet the required 21 professional growth hours per year PHYSICAL ABILITIES: - Physical agility to lift up to 40 lbs to shoulder height - Must be able to walk, squat, bend and stand; ability to move freely to supervise and engage in indoor and outdoor activities with children - Ability to sit at low tables, on small, low chairs, on the floor or on the ground and in classrooms of various configurations for extended periods of time - Hearing and speaking to exchange information with students, families, colleagues, and the school community Requirements / Qualifications Comments and Other Information The Santa Clara Unified School District celebrates diversity and is committed in all of its activities, policies, programs, and procedures to provide equal opportunity for all, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants, employees and students with disabilities. LOCATION: Santa Clara Unified School District Early Learning Programs, multiple locations on Elementary School campuses.