Substitute Associate Teacher Infant/Toddler

Substitute Associate Teacher Infant/Toddler

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor or Teacher assists in the instruction of the pre-school aged children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Assist in developing weekly lesson plans which integrate activities that are developmentally appropriate for preschool children reflect an integrated Head Start curriculum and philosophy and comply with the Performance Standards

Assist in developing and maintaining a safe and pleasing environment for the children which facilitates their ability to grow physically socially emotionally and intellectually

Provide breaks & planning time for Teachers and other classroom staff

Assist in screening each child using appropriate assessment tools

Assist in developing IEP’s for children with special needs

Prepare monthly reports on attendance excused absences daily sign in/out sheets in-kind CACFP meal count

Assist in ensuring that daily hygiene needs are met by modeling such routines as tooth brushing hand washing use of the bathroom and meal times

Conduct home visits and parent/teacher conferences

Participate in cross-component tasks; works with community resources to identify child/family needs and refers to proper resources for assistance

Supervise outdoor play environment and field trips

Assist in ensuring the safety of the classroom as well as the outdoor playground

Provide emotional support and encourages high self-esteem in the children;

Must be available on an on-call basis expecting an email/phone call as early as 6:30 a.m.

Perform other related duties as assigned by current supervisor

KEY RESULT AREAS

Provide substitute teaching for pre-school age children

Provide environment and experiences that maximize learning of each child at his or her development level;

Involve parents in child's activities in and out of the classroom

Plan and supervise daily classroom activities

Maintaining student data

Provide educational enrichment activities for children

Support parents in meetings and in-service training

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of appropriate child development theories and practices;

Ability to create and maintain a safe learning environment for children and others;

Ability to work effectively with children parents family and community;

Effective oral and written communication skills;

Must be sensitive to the needs of culturally and ethnically diverse groups.

Education & Experience

Completion of twelve (12) units of early childhood education or child development (with a grade of “C” or better) from an accredited college/university required. Possession of a valid Associate Teacher Permit or the ability to obtain permit within 90 days of hire. Three (3) units of demonstrated coursework in Infant and Toddler required for Associate Teacher-Early Head Start.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS LICENSES & CERTIFICATES

Certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be met within 90 days of assignment. Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center (fingerprints TB physical immunizations).

While performing the duties of this class an employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle feel or operate computers objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee occasionally is required to climb stoop kneel or crouch. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus to view documents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Pay Rate $18.75 – $22 per hour