Substitute Master Teacher - Child Development Center

Fresno County Superintendent of Schools•Fresno, CA

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Substitute Master Teacher provides instructional and classroom management supervision to infants and preschool-age children when teachers are absent for a day or longer. The role includes teaching individuals or small groups in a classroom or other learning environments, preparing instructional materials, taking student attendance, and following the regular teacher’s lesson plans to promote consistency and student learning. The position provides a comprehensive child development and early education program for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Substitutes working in Child Development must complete a post-offer, pre-placement medical assessment paid for by FCSS. Any offer is contingent on fingerprint clearance, maintaining required credentials or certificates, and current medical verification of freedom from active tuberculosis and/or physical examination clearance.

Requirements

  • Hold a valid California Child Development Master Teacher Permit, Site Supervisor permit, or Program Director permit, or provide verification of submission of an application to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing through the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools.
  • Submit a transcript; official transcripts are required upon hire.
  • Submit a letter of introduction.
  • Submit one letter of reference; professional and position-specific references are recommended.
  • Submit a resume.
  • Complete a post-offer, pre-placement medical assessment, paid for by FCSS.
  • Obtain fingerprint clearance and maintain credentials and/or certificates necessary to perform the duties.
  • Provide current medical verification of freedom from active tuberculosis and/or physical examination clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide instructional and classroom management supervision to infant and preschool-age children when teachers are absent for a day or longer.
  • Teach individuals or small groups in a classroom or other learning environments.
  • Prepare instructional materials.
  • Take student attendance.
  • Follow the regular teacher’s lesson plans to ensure consistency and support student learning.
  • Provide a comprehensive child development and early educational program for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children.

Benefits

  • FCSS pays for the required post-offer, pre-placement medical assessment.
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