Associate "Substitute" Teacher
DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Corpus Christi, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED
- Meet federal as well as Texas State Requirements and maintain credentials for the position
- Food Handlers Certification must be obtained within 1 week of hire.
- CPR and First Aide Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- 15 hours of Early Childhood and one-year related experience in a child development center including experience with the NAEYC Accreditation process
Responsibilities
- Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
- Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
- Assist with documentation and record keeping
- Practice positive guidance techniques to regulate children’s behavior
- Interact with children in a developmentally appropriate manner outlined in the Children’s Learning Center Guide for Interactions
- Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate
- Assist with preparing materials to carry out implementation of curriculum
- Assist with documentation of children’s development and daily activities
- Acknowledge families and classroom visitors in a friendly, courteous and professional manner and respond to families comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest and respect
- Attend center/classroom events and meetings
- Supervise children at all times; Be aware of entire group, even when working with a small group
- Know the number of children in your group and maintain ratios at all times
- Ensure all licensing, NAEYC and High/Scope guidelines are met
- Encourage children to use appropriate health, safety and nutritional practices
- Keep environment and equipment safe, clean, and attractive; Encourage respect for classroom materials
- Ensure appropriate diapering and toilet procedures are used
- Report suspected child abuse/neglect appropriately
- Support the Children’s Learning Center mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies
- Ensure continuity of care for children by being on time to work, maintaining consistent attendance, and arranging leave requests in advance; adhere to staffing schedules which may be adjusted as program needs change and may include working in another classroom
- Attend faculty meetings, training sessions, and other center events
- Respond to Children’s Learning Center and Driscoll Children's Hospital needs by attending training, and helping with Driscoll activities
- Continue professional growth by attending training, asking for feedback, and /or other methods mandated by the director
- Receive constructive criticism with an attitude that indicates willingness to improve; give feedback in a constructive manner
- Establish and maintain relationship of cooperation and respect with co-workers
- Assume additional center responsibilities as needed: classrooms, pets, kitchen, children’s files, etc.
- Assist with snack and meal preparation process
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
