Subsitute Teacher- EHSS

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Education Health and Supportive Services Department (EHSS) with classroom coverage during scheduled meetings.
• Provide 1-on-1 support to children that need a higher level of support in the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with the Master Teacher and other classroom teachers to ensure the classroom remains safe and all children's needs are met.
• Support in providing leadership and guidance to children, families, and staff.
• Establish a climate of respect for each child's individual personality, physical characteristics and traits, culture, language and ethnic characteristics, family structure, developmental needs and behaviors.
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with each child's parent and/or caregivers.
• Nurture and facilitate the learning experience by meeting each child at their point of need through a variety of teaching methods, which include but are not limited to individualized care and small group experiences.
• Interact daily with each child and support his or her learning process.
• Manage and implement a positive approach by combining consistency, empathy, and culturally diverse practices.
• Support in the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum activities for children.
• Provide direct support, engagement, and extension of a child’s play and learning experiences by offering assistance and providing resources.
• Support in designing interest areas to provide choices, opportunities for safe risks, and challenge children to interact, learn, create, and thrive while corresponding with the developmental and individual needs of each child, thus fostering the desire to learn.
• Support Classroom and Behavior Management.
• Offer clear expressions of expectations with natural and logical consequences.
• Other duties assigned by the EHSS Director, Mental Health Clinical Supervisor, Master Teacher, Site Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Associate Teacher Permit or higher or eligibility to obtain an Associate Teacher Permit or higher within 90 days.
• Required classes include a minimum of 12 semester ECE or CD units (including core courses – Programs/Curriculum, Child Family Community, Child/Human Growth & Development).
• Three semester units in the care and development of infants are required for those who work in the infant and toddler classrooms.
• Must be in good physical health as verified by a current health screening, including a test for Tuberculosis performed under the supervision of a physician not more than 60 days prior to employment.
• Proof of up-to-date immunization records to include but not limited to Measles, Pertussis, Tuberculosis (every 4 years) and Influenza(annually).
• Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR from an approved vendor.
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, criminal record, FBI and DOJ clearance and child abuse index check prior to employment.
• Must possess California Driver’s License and meet minimum insurance requirements for personal vehicle and have a driving record which meets the standards set forth in Administrative Regulation 4532 and 4533.
• Completion of Mandated Reporter Training as per Assembly Bill 1207. Must be completed every 2 years.
• Infant/Toddler Teachers must show proof of completion of at least 3 semester units related to care for infants.
• Knowledge of Title 5/22 Regulations. Principles of Child Development. Curriculum Development. Basic clerical duties. Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to implement regulations, guidelines and curriculum. Effectively communicate with regulatory agents, parents, staff, and community representatives. Establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with peers. Communicate clearly, both written and verbally. Perform basic arithmetic. Prepare accurate reports as requested. Advocate for the needs of children, family, and staff. Complete 21 hours of Professional Development training annually. Awareness and respect cultural differences.