TEACHER-EARLY HEAD START (SUBSTITUTE)

Neighborhood House Association•San Diego, CA

7d•$25 - $25

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor or Teacher, the Teacher-Early Head Start Substitute assists with instruction for preschool-aged children. The role provides substitute teaching, helps plan and supervise classroom activities, and supports developmentally appropriate learning in an integrated Head Start curriculum. It also involves maintaining a safe and engaging classroom and outdoor environment, supporting children’s developmental and hygiene needs, maintaining student information, and working with families and community resources. The substitute must be available on an on-call basis and may receive an email or phone call as early as 6:30 a.m. The position requires an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, a valid Teacher or higher-level permit (or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire), and three units of demonstrated Infant and Toddler coursework. Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of assignment. Employees must meet and maintain state and county childcare-center licensing requirements, including fingerprints, TB screening, physical examination, and immunizations. The work involves regular interaction and communication with children, parents, staff, and community members. Physical demands include frequent talking or hearing, regular use of hands and arms, occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and the possibility of lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid Teacher or higher-level permit, or ability to obtain a permit within 90 days of hire.
Three units of demonstrated Infant and Toddler coursework.
Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of assignment.
Meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements for childcare-center employment, including fingerprints, TB screening, physical examination, and immunizations.
Knowledge of appropriate child development theories and practices.
Ability to create and maintain a safe learning environment for children and others.
Ability to work effectively with children, parents, families, and the community.
Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to read, write, and speak English.
Sensitivity to the needs of culturally and ethnically diverse groups.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from Area Directors, Site Supervisors, staff, and parents.
Ability to observe and interact with staff, clients, children, and parents.
Ability to use written and oral communication, interpret data and documents, analyze and solve problems, use mathematical reasoning, learn and apply new skills and information, perform detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks, and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to perform physical duties that include regular hand use and reaching, occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, frequent talking or hearing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing weekly lesson plans with developmentally appropriate activities that reflect Head Start curriculum and philosophy and comply with Performance Standards.
Help develop and maintain a safe, pleasing environment that supports children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
Provide breaks and planning time for teachers and other classroom staff.
Assist in screening children using appropriate assessment tools.
Assist in developing IEPs for children with special needs.
Prepare monthly reports on attendance, excused absences, daily sign-in/sign-out sheets, in-kind contributions, and CACFP meal counts.
Help ensure children’s daily hygiene needs are met by modeling tooth brushing, hand washing, bathroom use, and mealtime routines.
Conduct home visits and parent/teacher conferences.
Participate in cross-component tasks and work with community resources to identify child and family needs and make appropriate referrals.
Supervise outdoor play and field trips.
Help ensure the safety of the classroom and outdoor playground.
Provide emotional support and encourage children’s self-esteem.
Provide substitute teaching for preschool-aged children and educational enrichment activities.
Plan and supervise daily classroom activities and support learning at each child’s developmental level.
Involve parents in children’s activities in and outside the classroom and support parents through meetings and in-service training.
Assist in maintaining student data.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the current supervisor.
Remain available on an on-call basis, potentially receiving an email or phone call as early as 6:30 a.m.