Substitute Teacher Assistant

About the role

Substitutes for regularly employed Teachers. Plans, organizes and implements the care, development and education of typically and atypically developing infants, toddlers and preschool children ages birth to five.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements educational curriculum and recreational activities for infants, toddlers and preschool children, which reflects developmental, cultural and linguistic appropriateness.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and any of the following program regulations as they apply to the specific program assigned to: Early Head Start, Head Start, CDE, First 5 LA, Title 5 regulations and Title 22 Community Care Licensing regulations.
• Develops and maintains strong and caring relationships with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and parents.
• Establishes a climate of acceptance that supports and respects gender, each child’s individual personality, physical characteristics and traits, culture, language and ethnic characteristics, family structure and developmental needs and behaviors.
• Safeguards the integrity and availability of patient Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintains daily records of each child’s attendance, health and behavior, reports of suspicions of child abuse or neglect to Site Supervisor.
• Communicates with parents daily, verbally or in writing, regarding the physical care and development of the child.
• Completes and submits incidents reports as necessary.
• Completes factual/actual ongoing observations to support assessments, portfolios, etc.
• Assists with and teaches children self-care skills.

Requirements

• Six or more semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with concurrent enrollment towards 12 units/Associate Teacher permit.
• Previous experience as an early childhood educator is a plus.
• Demonstrated skill in curriculum development and modification for children birth to five years is a plus.
• Prior experience with children and families from diverse cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum is a plus.
• Knowledge of Reggio-Emilio inspired curriculum is a plus.
• Ability to satisfy Title 22 requirements for a Teacher.
• A valid first aid and CPR certificate or the ability to obtain one within the introductory period.
• Spanish / English bilingual preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to complete required paperwork and documentation if assigned to a classroom long-term (more than two consecutive weeks).
• Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
• Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Punctual and dependable attendance.

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of Office 365 programs in a Windows environment.
• No special vision requirements.

Additional Duties

Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Compensation

$19.04 USD - $22.85 USD

Benefits

• Grossly generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees
• Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Opportunity for growth & advancement
• Professional development & continued training
• Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities

Contingencies

• Influenza immunization or declination
• Covid-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations
• Education verification
• Reference check
• Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI)
• Conducted by the California Department of Social Services
• Drug and alcohol screening
• Tuberculosis screening