Substitute Teacher

Summary:

Works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency. Develops a stable educational environment for youth, planning, and teaching students. Is responsible for the daily classroom milieu and instruction. Assists with training, supervising, and evaluating the teaching assistants, who are assigned to the classroom.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Substitute Teacher provides instruction for Infants ages 0-2 and Pre-School youth ages 2-5 years old in a Licensed Day Care Facility. Performs curriculum planning and implementation of the instructional program developed for Infant or Pre-school student in accordance with the student's academic level, behavioral, cognitive strengths, and weaknesses. Curriculum based on social emotional as determined by the professional assessment and the student's individual education plan. Substitute teacher provides crisis management as needed. Applies positive behavioral techniques and integrates sensory/motor skills with academic/behavioral program. Creates a positive learning environment for children and families. Collaborates with the family and treatment team to carry out each student's individual education plan. Participates as a member of the individual education plan, case management, and family engagement. Ensures that volunteers fully understand the classroom/school structure, lesson plans, and requirements. Completes educational screening for students and reporting for students. Ages and stages questionnaire (ASQ) universal screening, the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) and ECEERS. Qualifications and Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees are responsible for keeping job requirements up to date. This can include but are not limited to certifications, licensure, and maintaining a clear criminal record: Experience working with children ages zero to five (0-5) years old required. First Aid/CPR Certification required. Child Development Associate Teacher Permit Preferred. Site Supervisor Preferred. Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Child Abuse Index Check (CAIC) background clearance. Valid California Driver's license with two years' experience driving and clean driving record required. Education 12 Units of coursework in Early Childhood Education or closely related field•and 6 months of experience working in a licensed child care facility. Work experience for Teachers in an Infant program must have been with children under the age of 5. Child Development Associate Credential and 6 months of experience working in a licensed child care facility. Child Development Teacher Permit (or higher) issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. AA degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. •Coursework must include Child or Human Development, Child, Family and Community and (2) Program/ Curriculum courses. Teachers in an infant program are required to take 6 units related specifically to Infant/ Toddler Care. Language Skills Effective communication skills including writing, public speaking active listening skills. Conflict resolution skills. Other Schedule will vary. Must be willing to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays as needed. Must attend weekly meetings/trainings on Wednesdays starting at 1:30 PM.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person