What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher position at Blue Skies For Children Inc?
Job description
BlueSkies for children is a national model for early care and education, and is the only child care center in Oakland accredited by NAEYC, providing a balanced program of nurturing and enrichment all day and all year for children from infancy through age five. We are looking for committed teachers who are looking for an environment where they:
- Collaborate to create a classroom setting where children’s social and emotional growth are supported
- Provide balanced programs that are nurturing and enriching, and are based on principles of respect for children’s unfolding growth process, children’s individual temperament, proven principles of early childhood development, the needs of an individual as part of a society
- Are supported in their professional growth and expanding their careers in Early Childhood Education
This is a full-time position and the hours will fall between 8:15am and 4:45pm, Monday through Friday. Ability to speak Spanish is a plus; must also be fluent in English.
BlueSkies offers employees:
- Competitive salaries
- Support for professional and educational growth
- Health (including vision) and dental insurance
- Paid sick and vacation leave
- Employer matched IRA
- Tuition assistance for children of employees (space permitting)
Ideal candidates will have:
- 12 units of ECE (AA or BA preferred)
- 1-3 years’ experience in Early Childhood Education
- Experience working in a play-based program where children are guided in a flexible, subtle manner
- Commitment to the BlueSkies philosophy and approach
- Ability to work in a flexible and creative way, adapting to changes
- Strong communication skills
- Skills working in a collaborative team environment
BlueSkies is a multicultural community, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds and beliefs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.05 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- How many Early Childhood Education units have you completed?
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25