Teacher Assistant - Paid Work Experience Opportunity

READY TO LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION? The PACE Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) Program offers a paid, hands-on work experience opportunity for WIOA-eligible individuals seeking to enter the early childhood education field. Participants are placed in Head Start and other licensed early childhood centers serving children ages 18 months to 5 years. This is a great opportunity for those looking to jumpstart their career in early childhood education while making a difference in the community! See below on how to apply. ***Little to no prior experience in early childhood education is required.*** ABOUT PACE Founded in 1975, Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) is a local community nonprofit dedicated to serving the region's diverse communities. What started as job training for the Asian Pacific Islander communities has grown into a full-service organization serving a diverse community of 40,000+ people annually across programs including: Employment, Business Development, Early Childhood Education (Head Start) Affordable Housing, Weatherization and Energy Conservation Programs. With 350+ staff, PACE is recognized as a leader in addressing problems of poverty and economic inequity in ethnic minority communities and has a reputation of being responsive to community needs. PACE is known for creating innovative solutions to the myriad of challenges faced by our clients. Learn more at https://pacela.org/ AT A GLANCE Position: Teacher Assistant (ESE Program) � Paid Work Experience (PWE) Program: Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) � Head Start / ECE Division Funding: WIOA Title I Placement Sites: Licensed Early Childhood Education Centers & Head Start Programs Ages Served: 18 Months to 5 Years Hours: Up to 150 Hours of Supervised Paid Work Experience Stipend: $20.00 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. Reports to: Site Supervisor / Lead Teacher Deadline: Open until filled WHAT WILL YOU GAIN? PACE Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) Program participants will receive: Paid, supervised work experience in a real Head Start classroom Exposure to Head Start curriculum, child development best practices, and family engagement Mentorship from experienced Lead Teachers and Site Supervisors Up to 150 hours of structured Paid Work Experience (PWE) A foundation for pursuing ECE credentials, permits, and career advancement Potential employment opportunities for participants who demonstrate strong performance and commitment This is an entry-level opportunity � little to no prior experience in early childhood education is required. This program is designed to help you build the skills and experience needed to launch your Early Childhood Education (ECE) career. WHAT WILL YOU DO? Under the direct supervision of classroom teaching staff, the Teacher Assistant (ESE Program) will: Assist teachers in the instruction and care of preschool children (ages 18 months � 5 years) Support children�s social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development Help maintain a healthy, safe, and nurturing classroom environment Assist with lesson plan implementation aligned with Head Start Performance Standards Support setup and takedown of indoor and outdoor learning environments Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate support to children and families Adhere to all host agency policies, procedures, and Head Start compliance requirements Participate in scheduled PWE check-ins, progress reviews, and required training sessions Note: Participants are always under direct, on-site supervision of a Lead Teacher or Site Supervisor. Participants are never left alone with children. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS All participants must meet and satisfactorily pass the following prior to placement: Background Clearances Sex Offender Registry Check Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry Check State/Tribal Criminal History Check (fingerprints required) FBI Criminal History Check (fingerprints required) Health & Medical TB Test within the past 6…