Head Start Substitute Teacher Assistant

We are looking for Head Start Substitute Teacher Assistants to provide a variety of educational activities at a program site for the Head Start Program operated by the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency.

Position Summary: Under general direction, to plan and conduct activities for children 6 months to 5 years old in a day care program; to provide direction to child care program teacher assistants and parent volunteers; and to do related work as required.

Knowledge of Day Care programs and functions; developmental stages and needs of infants to 5 years old; child abuse reporting laws; problems and needs of low-income families; and teaching methods and techniques.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a minimum of six (6) college units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or equivalent education.

Who May and How To Apply: This is an OPEN examination. Open to the public, current employees, and employees eligible for transfer or voluntary demotion. A completed SETA application must be submitted by the deadline date. Copies of all degrees, permits, and credentials must be attached to the application.

Upon job offer individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, TB test, and background check, and provide copies of immunization records for MMR, TDAP and flu (or flu waiver).

SETA will not accept applications electronically submitted after the 5 p.m. deadline. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

SETA is an Equal Opportunity Employer