TEACHER (SUBSTITUTE)

Neighborhood House Association•San Diego, CA

15d•$25 - $25

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor or Teacher, the Substitute Teacher assists with instruction for preschool-aged children. The role provides substitute teaching, helps create developmentally appropriate learning experiences and a safe classroom environment, supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development, and assists with classroom planning, supervision, student data, and family involvement. 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’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a valid Teacher or higher-level permit. Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of assignment. The employee must meet and maintain state and county childcare-center licensing requirements, including fingerprinting, TB screening, physical examination, and immunizations.

Requirements

Completion of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Possession of a valid Teacher or higher-level permit.
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 and present information and respond to questions from Area Directors, Site Supervisors, staff, and parents.
Sensitivity to the needs of culturally and ethnically diverse groups.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to observe and interact with staff, clients, children, and parents; interpret data and documents; analyze and solve problems; use mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills; manage detailed concurrent tasks; and maintain effective working relationships.
Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of assignment.
Must meet and maintain state law and county childcare-center licensing requirements, including fingerprints, TB screening, physical examination, and immunizations.
Must be available on an on-call basis, with calls or emails possible as early as 6:30 a.m.
Physical ability to use hands and arms for handling or operating objects, tools, controls, or computers; reach; taste or smell; occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, or crouch; and potentially lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the position’s vision requirements, including close vision, distance vision, and adjusting focus.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing weekly lesson plans with developmentally appropriate activities that reflect an integrated Head Start curriculum 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 each child 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 meet children’s daily hygiene needs by modeling tooth brushing, hand washing, bathroom routines, 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 referrals.
Supervise outdoor play and field trips.
Help ensure classroom and outdoor playground safety.
Provide emotional support and encourage children’s self-esteem.
Provide substitute teaching for preschool-aged children and support learning at each child’s developmental level.
Involve parents in children’s activities in and outside the classroom.
Assist in planning and supervising daily classroom activities, maintaining student data, and providing educational enrichment.
Support parents through meetings and in-service training.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the current supervisor.