Substitute Teacher (Early Head Start)

Plaza De La Raza Child Development Services Inc•Industry, CA

7h•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, this position facilitates safe and healthy learning environments for infants and toddlers. Substitute Teacher is responsible for the well-being and safety of children, takes attendance, gathers student observations evidence and implements activities set in the lesson plan. Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. (Plaza) is a comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on school readiness for children zero to five years of age. Developmentally appropriate services are provided for children from low-income families, zero to five years of age. Plaza de la Raza currently serves over 674 children and their families.

Requirements

Must have working knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities and milestones that foster the social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children including improving the readiness of children for developing their literacy, phonemic, print awareness, understanding and use of language and increasingly complex and varied vocabulary, appreciation of books, understanding of early math and science, problem-solving skills, and approaches to learning.
Must possess knowledge of early childhood and development program’s working with and communicating with low-income families, effective child guidance practices and principals.
Must exhibit the ability to establish and maintain a healthy learning environment, support the social/emotional, physical, and cognitive growth and development of children, and encourage family involvement of the children in the program and support the development of relationships between children and their families, implement effective curriculum planning and maintain confidentiality of student information.
Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree from an accredited college, must have a California Child Development Teacher’s Permit and six infant and toddler units.
Two years of experience (preferred) in a licensed childcare center serving children under 5 years of age; or a combination of two years of experience in both classroom and group settings is required.
Successful completion of an initial health examination, performed by or under the supervision of a physician, to determine, at a minimum, if the prospective employee can perform requirements of the job description physical requirements.
Proof of the absence of Tuberculosis, from a physician, to show that the prospective employee is cleared to work with children and families.
Documentation of current immunizations against Influenza, Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR) and Pertussis (TDAP).
Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Child Abuse Index prior to starting employment.
Completed and signed statement of any pending and/or prior criminal arrests/charges/convictions related to child sexual abuse, child abuse and neglect, and/or violent felonies.
Verification that determines eligibility for employment in the United States of America.
A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation to perform position duties is required.
As a mandated reporter of child abuse, must immediately report any suspected child abuse and/or neglect to Child Protective Services.
Must have current certification in CPR and First Aid.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience (preferred) in a licensed childcare center serving children under 5 years of age

Responsibilities

Provides constant and consistent supervision and management of children to ensure a safe, clean, healthy, and secure learning environment.
Removes hazardous and unsafe materials or reports any concerns to the appropriate personnel.
Takes attendance in accordance with procedures.
Implements developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests to support School Readiness in all learning domains.
Documents observations of individual children.
Implements classroom activities that encourage healthy habits, i.e., hand washing and brushing teeth.
Provides diaper changes and meets toileting needs of children.
Recognizes and reports accidents, illnesses, and suspected child abuse to appropriate personnel according to Child Care Licensing mandates and Plaza de la Raza timelines.
Ensures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulation, and Community Care Licensing mandates.
Builds relationships with, and participates in, community collaborations and events to enhance Head Start services and recruitment.
Participates in a variety of staff and educational development activities.
Encourages participation in parent groups at the center and provides opportunities for parents to use their skills and talents in the group.
In bilingual settings communicates both verbally and in writing with both parents and the children in their language when possible.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
Respects and maintains rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children.
Attends mandated trainings and meetings, and seek out staff development opportunities.
Works as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.
Acts conscientiously in performing routine duties.
Adheres to Plaza de la Raza's Standard of Conduct which indicates that staff members are required to adhere to the following codes of conduct: Respect and promote the unique identity of each child and family and refrain from stereotyping on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability; Follow program confidentiality policies concerning information about children, families and other staff members; Maintain visual observation of children at all times and not leave any child alone or unsupervised while under their care; Use positive methods of child guidance and will not engage in corporal punishment, emotional or physical abuse, or humiliation; Not employ methods of discipline that involve isolations, the used of food as punishment or reward, or the denial of basic needs; Not solicit or accept personal gratuities, favors or anything of significant monetary value form contractors or potential contractors; Maintain respect and promote professional relationships with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), families, staff and children; Refrain from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of alcoholic beverage, controlled substance, and tobacco products in the workplace or at any activity funded by federal or state funds; Maintain adherence to LACOE, state, or federal mandates, including but not limited to program eligibility determination regulations for Early Head Start, Head Start or state preschool services; Enrolling pregnant women and children that are not eligible to receive Early Head Start or Head Start services.