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Substitute Teacher
3 months ago
About our agency
Since 1981, Options for Learning has been at the forefront of helping families break the cycle of poverty and improve their lives by providing tools to create a positive foundation for school, social, and life success. Our dedicated and passionate employees have helped our agency become one of Southern California's most innovative and progressive child development organizations, serving nearly 9,000 children throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
About this position
This position is responsible for implementing curriculum and facilitating enriching classroom experiences while ensuring a safe and caring environment for the enrolled children. This role is responsible for following agency policies, providing supervision for enrolled children, and maintaining a quality program.
What you'll be doing
While in the classroom:
- Substituting as needed and directed by the education coordinator;
- Adjusting to the schedule and needs of the site where assigned;
- Being flexible in daily assignments and ready to change site assignments, if necessary;
- Planning and implementing preschool program based on the HighScope Curriculum;
- Supervising and interacting with children in a positive manner;
- Developing and maintaining learning centers which reflect the interests and needs of the children enrolled in the program;
- Providing a wide variety of experiences for children with an emphasis on active learning;
- Providing a well-supervised, safe environment;
- Reading and implementing all agency and program policies and procedures;
- Encouraging language development and respect for language diversity in the classroom and community;
- Planning or participating in planning and implementing parent meetings and activities, including Family Nights;
- Actively participating in in-service trainings'
- Supervising associate teacher and assistant teacher in the classroom;
- Using sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with children, parents, volunteers and staff;
- Accomplishing other duties, as assigned, to create and maintain a quality preschool program;
- Working effectively with other team members;
- Providing a clean and sanitary facility (inside and out) on a daily basis ,according to Options for Learning's center based cleaning checklist;
- Recruiting, training and supervising parents and other volunteers;
- Promoting full enrollment and participating in recruitment of children, as directed;
- Accurately completing all assigned paperwork and documentation on a timely basis, according to agency policies and procedures;
- Assisting the education coordinator as needed;
- Other duties as assigned.
While in the office:
- Answering telephones and taking accurate messages;
- Giving program information to inquiring families;
- Light typing as needed;
- Interacting with office and teaching staff in a positive manner;
- Handling family and office files appropriately and confidentially;
- Assisting family services manager and/or education manager as directed.
What you bring to the table
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in child development or related field;
- Child development teacher permit;
- Three semester units in administration, with a passing grade of “C” or better;
- Three years teaching experience;
- Current certification in Pediatric CPR (yearly), Pediatric First Aid (yearly) and Preventative Health which is acceptable to Community Care Licensing (Health and Safety code 1596.866);
- Ability to correctly and effectively communicate in written and oral English .
What we can offer you
- Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (agency pays up to 90% of employee's premiums; prorated for part-time);
- Agency-paid and matching retirement plan;
- Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement;
- Generous and flexible PTO;
- Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues, and much more
Job specifications
- Reports to the site director;
- Full-time, twelve-month approximate work year;
- Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required;
- Employment, responsibilities, compensation, or any other factor may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the agency’s contracts, or at agency discretion.
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