Substitute Teacher

Palo Alto Community Child Care•Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Substitute Teacher to join our team at Palo Alto Community Child Care. As a Substitute Teacher, you will be responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment for children while promoting their physical, emotional, and intellectual development. You will work collaboratively with other teachers and staff to ensure that the daily activities and routines are implemented effectively. Your role will be crucial in maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment for our students.

Requirements

Eager to self-initiate and ask questions
Experience working with children in a group setting
Ability to pass a background check
Must be vaccinated for measles and pertussis; must obtain annual flu vaccine or provide a signed declination form; must be tested for TB upon hire.
Must complete a pre-employment physical.
Must complete and pass a fingerprint background clearance check.
As a Substitute Teacher, you will need to have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with children, parents, and colleagues.
You will also need to have strong team-player attitude as you move from center to center to support each program when permanent staff are absent.
Additionally, you will need to have a strong understanding of child development and be able to adapt plans to meet the needs of each child.
Your ability to adapt to different teaching styles and work collaboratively with other teachers and staff will be essential in ensuring a positive and engaging learning environment for our students.
Finally, you will need to have a passion for working with children and be committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for them to learn and grow.

Nice To Haves

Completion of 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or School-Age Relevant units, such as Core units (Child Development; Child, Family, Community; Curriculum), Psychology, Sociology, Nursing, Recreation, Arts, Music, Physical Education
Experience working with diverse populations
Experience working with children with special needs
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Implement age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development
Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children after school hours
Maintain open communication with children and staff to ensure the well-being of each child
Supervise and assist children with day-to-day needs
Ensure that all children are picked up by authorized individuals
Able to observe, see, hear and respond to children's needs in all areas of Center grounds and during off-site excursions.
Able to safely lift 30 pounds from floor to waist level 10 to 15 times per day.
Able to respond to a child's needs 30 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to the staff person's health.