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Substitute Preschool Teacher (12 ECE+) or Assistant Teacher (6 ECE)

TempCare Childcare Staffing•Palo Alto, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

Temp Care is a staffing service for Early Childhood Educators that recruits and places teachers and aides in temporary and permanent positions, from infant care through school age. The company has been operating since 1988. This on-call position serves San Mateo and Santa Clara County and involves commuting to multiple cities depending on assignments. All positions are in person and require attendance at the facility. Substitutes must be available for 4–8-hour shifts and devote a minimum of 2–5 full days per week to receiving day-to-day assignments, which may be offered early in the morning. Assignments may be part-time or full-time, and may be temp-to-hire. The role includes work with children across age groups from infants through grade school.

Requirements

  • High school degree.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Less than one year of experience is listed as the desired qualification.
  • Must be in good health and agree to health screening, including a TB test and screening for influenza, measles, and pertussis.
  • Must have a Mandated Reporter Certificate and clear a criminal background check.
  • Must be reliable and flexible when accepting jobs at different sites.
  • Must be willing to travel.
  • Must have basic English skills.
  • Assistant Teachers must have at least 6 Early Childhood Education units.
  • Teachers must have 12 core semester units in Early Childhood Education or Development, including Child Development and Child, Family, and Community; a degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education; and a California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with infant, toddler, preschool, and grade-school age groups.

Responsibilities

  • Provide substitute coverage at assigned preschool or other early childhood education sites.
  • Travel to different cities and facilities in San Mateo and Santa Clara County for assignments.
  • Work on call for shifts of 4–8 hours and be available at least 2–5 full days per week for day-to-day assignments.
  • Work at the child's eye level and be willing to change diapers.
  • Be able to lift up to 50 pounds or more in an emergency.

Benefits

  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Education assistance
  • Flexible scheduling from week to week
  • Referral advantages
  • Retirement savings program
  • Sick pay
  • Health insurance
  • Assignments in the employee's area and according to their preferences
  • Exposure to different types of programs

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