What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Preschool Assistant Teacher position at Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Substitute Preschool Assistant Teacher is employed by Sunset Park and Recreation District
provides support to the lead teacher in the classroom for the Learning Ladder Preschool program.
This may involve providing leadership on a one-to-one basis or working with groups of
individuals as the instructor of program activities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
This position comes under the direct supervision of a Youth Program Coordinator/Director of
Programs of the Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District or an individual assigned by the
Executive Director to supervise the duties of the Substitute Preschool Assistant Teacher. The
Substitute Preschool Assistant Teacher is responsible for the following and caring out all of the
workplace expectations and policies for the Sunset Empire Park and Recreation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The essential duties for the Substitute Preschool Assistant Teacher include but not limited to:
- Provides substitution for Lead Teacher and demonstrates knowledge, skills and ability in
- Follows the philosophy of the program and implements program specifications as
- Supervise preschool to meet program objectives concerning education standards, quality,
- Provide direct service to assigned or designated programs.
- Maintain classroom areas by cleaning up after activities.
- Prepare snack and clean up after snack.
- To issue, receive, maintain and inventory preschool equipment.
- To maintain attendance and activity reports.
- Implement Positive Child guidance and intervention supports
- Lead activities under the direction of the lead teacher.
- Positively and successfully perform tasks within work team dynamics
- Attends meetings as required by Youth Program Coordinator.
- Keeps accurate accident/incident records and time-sheets. Reports all accidents/incidents
- Attend trainings in order to meet state certification requirements.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of leadership and group organization, including planning and
- Principles of group dynamics and group interaction.
- Emergency procedures and accident site management.
Ability to:
- Communicate courteously and cooperatively with other staff and the general public,
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other staff
- Interpret, explain, follow and apply District policies and written instructions.
- Perform general clerical work including maintenance of appropriate records and
- Work with minimal supervision.
- Maintain a neat, professional appearance.
- Speak clearly and concisely, in English, both verbally and in written form.
- Lift small children and equipment.
• Current First Aid and Infant/Child CPR Certification or the ability to become certified
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Complete 18 hours of annual trainings.
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Duties are primarily performed indoors. Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.
Incumbent is typically exposed to noises and interruptions, including sudden loud noises, and
multiple voices within a crowded environment. The flow of work and character of duties involve
normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time. Manual dexterity and coordination is
required, making up more than 50% of the work period. Physical exertion may be to lift and
carry small children and/or items weighing less than 30 pounds.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
This position is a temporary assignment intended to fill a staffing gap for a three-month period.
At the conclusion of the assignment, there may be an opportunity to continue employment in a
different capacity, depending on organizational needs and available opportunities.
Salary : $18 - $20