Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant I - Full Time Temporary at Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake – Upper Lake, California

Purpose of the Position

The Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant assists in creating a safe and stimulating environment for young children to learn and grow. Under the direction of the Early Childhood Education Manager, the individual in this role supports daily activities, classroom routines, and cares for children at Generations Learning Center, fostering a nurturing environment.

This is a full-time temporary position covering a leave of absence.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage children in play-based learning activities
• Keep classrooms and play areas clean and safe
• Support daily routines and follow age-appropriate curriculum
• Assist with childcare during parent events when needed
• Observe and record children’s progress as directed
• Respect and support each child’s background and needs
• Participate in cleaning tasks like sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing
• Attend meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions
• Report concerns or important information from parents to supervisors
• Join in safety drills and follow all health and safety rules
• Occasionally assist with transporting children if needed
• Work respectfully with Tribal families and staff
• Meet attendance requirements
• Follow policies and procedures
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality

Skills & Abilities

• A caring, reliable, and respectful team player
• Good communication and listening skills
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Ability to work with children from diverse backgrounds
• Comfortable using basic office equipment (computer, phone, printer)

Education and Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willing to take early childhood education classes (minimum of 6 units required).
• Willing to obtain CPR/1st Aid Certification, Mandated Reporter Training within 3 months of hire.
• Must meet immunization and TB test requirements.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• All offers are contingent upon signing a confidentiality agreement and satisfactory completion of drug screening, fingerprinting and background checks.?Employer observes federal standards for controlled substances.

Preferred: (If applicable)

Prior experience working with children with special needs is a plus.

Certificates and Licenses

Must maintain a current Infant and Child C.P.R. First Aid certification or ability to complete these requirements within three months of being hired.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching down and stretching overhead, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Frequently move, transport, and manipulate equipment and items up to 35 pounds.
• May lift or hold infants and occasionally children up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Safely use kitchen equipment and implements that can be heavy, hot, or sharp, as well as cleaning and sanitizing products.
• Able to complete job tasks in an environment that can be noisy and includes the comings and goings of small children and their families.
• Must comply with regulatory immunization requirements.

Compensation: The hiring range for this position is from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour. The compensation offered for this position will fall between this range based on the candidate’s level of skills, experience, and education.

Who We are as a Tribe

The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake is a federally recognized Native sovereign nation. Our primary purposes relate to the overall well-being of our Tribal Members and our families. We have active programs and relationships with our Pomo tribal neighbors in Lake County, California that will help us preserve our Pomo culture. Many of these activities help us rediscover lost traditions and spiritual beliefs and help revive our dying languages. Because we know that the world is a different place from when our ancestors were here, our Tribe works very hard to learn other ways of achieving economic self-sufficiency. We engage in a variety of economic development strategies which would not only benefit our families but also our neighbors. We strive to make sure that wherever we do business, it is done in a manner that respects our neighbors and the larger community’s needs. In this vein, our Tribe looks forward to working with you.

Indian Preference

Native American Indian preference shall apply to the position in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(i)), regulations of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5(a)(7)), and/or other relevant laws. Applicants claiming Indian preference must submit verification of Indian eligibility with their application.?