Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant

Job overview

The Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant role is onsite in Bell Gardens, CA, full-time at 40 hours per week, with pay of $18.99–$19.72 per hour. The position supports the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation’s Child Care/Pre-School program. Working under teachers and center leadership, the assistant helps provide instruction, supervision, and a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children while supporting their learning and care throughout the day.

What you'll do

• Assist with group instruction, activities, lesson plans, and educational materials
• prepare materials, supervise play, serve meals, and support nap routines
• help assess and document children’s development and attendance
• maintain safe, clean, orderly indoor and outdoor spaces
• teach arts, crafts, songs, and games
• share observations with teachers
• attend assigned meetings and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early childhood education

teacher assistant

bell gardens ca

maof

preschool

child development

classroom support

child supervision

bilingual english/spanish

monday–friday

$18.99–$19.72/hr

medical dental vision

403(b) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• PTO, 48 hours of paid sick time, 12 paid holidays, bereavement and jury duty leave, medical/dental/vision insurance paid 100% by MAOF, 403(b) with 5% employer match, life and accidental insurance, pet and supplemental insurance, professional development, EAP, referral bonus, discounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and credit union membership.

Why this role

Requires at least six semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, one year of experience with preschool children, and English/Spanish bilingual ability. Benefits include PTO, 48 hours of paid sick time, 12 paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance paid 100% by MAOF, a 403(b) with 5% employer match, and professional development opportunities.

About the employer

MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.