Company: Santa Clara County Office of Education
Job description: The Position
Position is open until filled. Applications will be assessed as they are received.
The is now accepting applications for Teacher Assistant II.
Under the general supervision of the Supervisor - Preschool Instructional Support, the Teacher Assistant II shares in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive education program and assists in assuring that the educational program is developmentally appropriate for each child's individual needs and meets program standards.
This position has a work year of 11 months, 192 days, 8 hours per day.
BILINGUAL SPANISH AND BILINGUAL VIETNAMESE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Example of Duties and Responsibilities
To learn more about this position, to view the job description.
Education and Experience
- Education: An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field, or one year of college-level course work in Early Childhood Education. Possession of or be eligible for a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit by the end of the probationary period.
- Experience: One year of full-time experience working in a child care/preschool program.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Possess and maintain current pediatric CPR and First Aid Certifications or the ability to obtain within six months from the date of hire.
- Fluency in English and a second language (Spanish or Vietnamese) as specified by the Santa Clara County Office of Education.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The following application materials are required:
1. Completed Governmentjobs.com online application
2. Resume
3. Copy of transcripts from accredited college or university with major coursework in Early Childhood Education
4. Copy of Associate Teacher Permit (if possessed)
5. Copy of current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification (if possessed)
6. Answer to the supplemental question (embedded)
The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the filing date.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES:
- Assessments and interviews will take place virtually via Zoom Meetings.
- Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
- The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for TBA.
- Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list.
- Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for TBA.
- Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their Governmentjobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their Governmentjobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.
HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS:
The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement
COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT:
To provide and maintain a workplace that is free of recognized hazards, the Santa Clara County Office of Education has adopted a policy which requires all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the presentation of proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any test part must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days in advance of the test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing-impaired individuals should contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. A failure to contact CPS within the specified timeline may result in an inability to accommodate.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.
Please direct concerns to Larry Oshodi, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services
1290 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose, CA 95131-2304
(408) 453-6598
RECRUITMENT CONTACT
For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact:
Shahana Shah
408-453-6847
[email protected]
Expected salary: $22.04 - 28.73 per hour
Location: San Jose, CA Apply Now