On-call Substitute Teacher, Kids on Campus

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-call substitute Infant/Toddler/Preschool children position, responsible for working in a team teaching situation to plan and implement an appropriate educational program that advances the University's commitment of service to those who study and work at Santa Clara by providing excellent childcare services to faculty, students, and staff.

Requirements

• Fingerprint/child abuse clearance through California state licensing.
• Current (within the last year) negative T.B. test and physical examination.
• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability.
• Responsible and dependable with good attendance and work habits.
• Relates to parents in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• Highly service-oriented and creative with enthusiasm for children and childcare.
• Fast learning with good problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain professional attitude and appropriate dress.
• Possess the personality and ability to provide leadership and stability for the program continuity, especially in the Director’s absence.
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children in an atmosphere of play.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, self-motivated, and shows initiative.
• Ability to work effectively and communicate with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy (sometimes chaotic) and demanding environment.
• Child Development or Early Childhood course work, 12 units minimum, in each of the following four areas: child development, curriculum, child/family and community and infant/toddler development required.
• Three years teaching experience in a day care facility required.

Nice To Haves

• May provide work direction to student assistants.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in team teaching situation with Director, seven other full-time teachers, and student aids to plan and implement an appropriate educational program.
• Administrative and operational duties appropriate to maintain quality childcare program.
• Support and guide Kids on Campus student staff and sustain a collaborative team environment.
• Communicate with parents to establish open line of communication.
• Curriculum and activity planning that follows a developmental approach to learning; encourages self-expression; is conducive to successful learning experiences; and reflects concern for a child's cultural, social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
• Have knowledge of and be alert to the needs and problems of children 6 wks-2 years old.
• Provide positive, loving guidance to help children develop self-discipline and positive self-image.
• Develop a program that will stimulate the infants and toddlers in all areas of growth (physical, emotional and social).
• Facilitate indoor and outdoor activities of children, interacting with and encouraging involvement of children.
• Care for the physical needs of all, such as feeding, diapering and putting the children down for naps. This requires the teacher to learn the children's routines and communicate with the parents about changes in their child's schedule. Update Needs and Service plans quarterly.
• Keep infant and toddler daily information sheets up to date and accurate.
• Handle discipline in an appropriate and positive manner, allowing children to maintain dignity and self-esteem.
• Keeps KOC Director well informed of any special needs or problems concerning the welfare of the children in the program.
• Supervise and insure the safety and well-being of the children.
• Supervise the functions of the classroom and maintain the scheduled events.
• Supervise meal times, using these occasions to demonstrate and encourage good manners, nutrition and pleasant conversation.
• Provide a quiet, restful naptime environment.
• Help to maintain the ordered arrangement, appearance and learning environment of the classroom and outdoor play areas.
• Become familiar with and follow all KOC policies.
• Supervise student staff in daily tasks/activities, e.g., in the proper implementation of clean-up procedures, supervision of children, discipline and conflict resolution, etc.
• Establish and maintain good communication with staff and parents, using diplomacy and sensitivity.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree