--- title: Teacher Assistant, Temporary at CommUnify description: CommUnify is hiring for the Teacher Assistant, Temporary role in Santa Maria, CA. Pays $19–$20 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/teacher-assistant-temporary-at-communify-01a18dc0-bc3a-7aaf-86de-e40309d0941e date: 2026-10-31T02:15:16Z og_description: Join CommUnify as Teacher Assistant, Temporary in Santa Maria, CA. Pays $19–$20 per hour. Temporary role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/7m0vyk.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | CommUnify | | **Location** | Santa Maria, CA | | **Salary** | $19/hr - $20/hr | | **Type** | Temporary | | **Posted** | Oct 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for CommUnify. - **E-Verify:** CommUnify uses E-Verify. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $43,000 – $52,000 a year (median $48,000). ## Description Want to make a difference in a child’s life? Join CommUnify’s team by becoming a Head Start Teacher Assistant! Our agency provides employees with a positive work environment and the ability to balance work & home along with excellent benefits. Position is a full-time temporary position and starts out between $19.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on how many Early Childhood Education units you have completed. Position located at the Los Padres Head Start Center in Santa Maria. Under the supervision of a Site Supervisor, the Teacher Assistant supports the classroom teachers of a center to carry out a high-quality early childhood program. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities**: *Other duties may be assigned*. - When in the teacher/child ratio, maintains 100% supervision of all children, by sight and sound at all times. - Consistently uses positive child guidance methods. - Develops positive relationships with each child and with parents. - Assists in meal preparation, mealtime and clean up. - Sets cots or mats out for nap time and assists children during napping. - Helps to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment. - Maintains the confidentiality of records and information about enrolled families. - Attends and contributes to regular staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings. - Helps to implement the curriculum under teacher direction, including small group, field trips, mealtimes, and one on one activities with children. - Contributes to child observations and ongoing assessment. - Assist children with toileting, diapering and/or feeding and other physical care needs. - Is aware of all center’s children with food allergies and ensures they receive the doctor recommended substitutions. - Is sensitive to children with special needs. - Functions as a positive team member. Communicates effectively with families and co-workers. - Attends parent meetings and home visits when requested. - Performs other comparable related duties as required. **Education and/or Experience:** Child Development Teacher Assistant Permit or higher from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential program to be completed within two (2) years of hire. **Computer Skills:** To perform this position successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; and Word Processing software. **Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:** Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for position held. Must obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card. **Other Skills and Abilities:** Experience working with children with disabilities desirable; bilingual preferred. **Other Qualifications:** Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. Obtain a tuberculosis clearance and clear Community Care Licensing fingerprint process. Provide verification of State required vaccines upon hire for: Influenza (from August 1 to December 1), Pertussis, and Measles. Acceptable verifications include immunization record and physician statement. Exceptions to vaccinations: Flu can be waived by completing annual waiver. **CommUnify, EOE** ## Skills - Balance Sheet - Bilingual - Diapering - Word Processing - Meal Preparation - Licensing - Physical Examination - Community-Based Care - Working with Children Check - Toileting ## Related - [Education & Training jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Teaching Support & Enrichment jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/teaching-support-and-enrichment?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Teaching Assistant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/teaching-support-and-enrichment/teaching-assistant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 282296 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 52609 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)