Teacher II, Substitute, Head Start

About the role

Become a Head Start Teacher and make a difference in a child’s life. Substitution positions start at $19.00 - $23.00 per hour and earn sick leave. Teachers work in partnership with the team teacher to develop weekly lesson plans, screen and assess children, and engage parents in their child’s education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 100% supervision of all children, by sight and sound at all times.
• Plan high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences with the team teacher.
• Develop positive relationships with each child and parent.
• Maintain an indoor and outdoor classroom environment consistent with Head Start/Child Development, Licensing and Agency standards.
• Maintain the confidentiality of records and information of enrolled families.
• Assists children with self-care needs such as tooth brushing, diapering, toileting, hand washing and wiping noses.
• Maintains a physically safe environment and clean well-organized equipment and learning materials indoors and out.
• Attends and contributes to regular staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings.
• Plans monthly/weekly curriculum with team teacher that scaffolds children’s development.
• Works on a regular basis with the team teacher to plan and evaluate individualization of the curriculum and behavior plans if applicable.
• Plays a key role in transitioning children who are entering or leaving the class/center.
• Completes required paper and electronic records in a timely manner.
• Assures the confidentiality and security of children’s health information.
• Attends IEP (Individual Education Plan) meetings for special needs children with consultants, school district personnel and parents as required.
• Attends parent meetings upon request.
• Provides daily on-going communication with parents regarding children’s activities, development, and special needs.
• Makes at least 2 home visits, and two parent conferences with each assigned child's family annually.
• Makes special efforts to include fathers.
• Participates with supervisors and managers in the evaluation and ongoing improvement of the program’s effectiveness.
• Carry out responsibilities of staff supervision, licensing requirements and overall center operations when the Site Supervisor is away from the center.
• Is available for pre-arranged evening or weekend home visits, meetings, or special events to meet the needs of working families.
• Is aware of all center’s children with food allergies, and ensures they receive the doctor recommended substitutions.
• Functions as a positive team member. Communicates effectively with families and co-workers.

Requirements

• Teacher I: 12 units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development in core course or hold Associate Teacher permit or Child Development Associate permit.
• Teacher II: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or a related field and eligible for a Child Development Teacher permit or higher from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with three semester units in supervised field experience.

Skills

• Computer Skills: To perform this position successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; and Word Processing software.

Qualifications

• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.
• Obtain and maintain a current Child Development Permit for position held.
• Must obtain and maintain a Pediatric First Aid and CPR card.
• Acceptable verifications include immunization record and physician statement.
• Exceptions to vaccinations: Flu can be waived by completing annual waiver.