Substitute Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School or equivalent
• Twenty-four postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in of Early Childhood Education or Child Development is required, three of these must be in an infant/toddler course.
• 2 years Work experience in a licensed daycare center as an Infant/Toddler caregiver.
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal relations skills.
• Exceptional patience and empathy.
• Pleasant, gentle, and unhurried demeanor.
• Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality.
• Above average health, stamina, and the physical ability to move quickly bend and lift lightweight furniture and children.
• Heart Saver CPR
• PEDS First Aid

Nice To Haves

• Related undergraduate study
• Bachelor’s Degree Early Childhood or Child Development.
• Supervisor training
• Health/Safety Communicable diseases class a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and guidance to children in an age-appropriate manner according to the NAEYC accreditation standards.
• Creates and maintains an appropriate classroom environment which is safe, organized, stimulating, clean and orderly.
• Keeps accurate records of children’s charts, sign in/out sheets, and maintains daily attendance records and assessments.
• Reports all suspected illness or accidents to either the Site Supervisor or Director for appropriate action.
• Develops a caring relationship with children and their parents.
• Meets with the parents informally to discuss the child’s daily progress.
• Maintains knowledge in the field of Early Childhood Education or Child Development through continuing education, literature, workshops, or attendance at education in-service programs. (21 hours per year is required)
• Follows all infection control procedures.
• Lesson plans are age appropriate and show progression for development (i.e., inside/outside activities).
• Participates in planning and implementing special events for the Nursery School and hospital.
• Reports on any maintenance needs to office
• Attends yearly parent meeting and attends regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Provides physical caregiving, diapering, and feeding as needed.
• Prepares and serves nutritionally balanced snacks and meals.
• Monitors the health and wellbeing of infants and/or toddlers.
• Supervises daily charting.
• Plans and implements appropriate developmental experiences for the infants and communicate with parents concerning their infant and/or toddler.
• Supervises staff in the classroom and yard.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits and perks