Substitute Teacher/Associate Teacher/Aide- Placer County

KidZCommunity: Placer Community Action Council Inc.

Posted Date 10/27/2024
Description

Mission Statement:

 Our mission is to empower children and their families to maximize their full potential through opportunities for growth and change.

 Professional Ethics:

 At KidZCommunity, we subscribe to the Standards of Ethical Behavior as outlined in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. All employees are expected to become familiar with the code and use it as a model for ethical and professional behavior.

 Summary:

 The Substitute Teacher is responsible for assisting the Site Supervisor in the preparation and execution of the program in conformance with the Head Start Performance Standards, Title 22 and Title 5 of the California Administrative Code as applicable.

 Reporting Requirements:

 The Substitute Teacher is directly supervised by the Site Supervisor or Teacher.

 

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status and Classification:

This position varies in hours and months, non-exempt position.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  •  Follows procedures for the operation of the program in the center that conform to Head Start Performance Standards and/or State Preschool Guidelines, licensing and staffing requirements of Title 22 of the California Administrative Code and KidZCommunity Policies and Procedures.
  • Assists in the modification of activities; removes barriers and provides support as needed for inclusion of children with disabilities in the full range of program activities.
  • Follows the group environment plans, daily routine schedule, and maintain a developmentally appropriate learning environment, applying the principles, practices, and philosophies of High/Scope.
  • Assists in meeting all children’s identifiable individual nutritional needs as applicable by law; ensuring that a variety of foods consider cultural and ethnic preferences while providing nutrition education to parents and children in a family style setting.
  • Ensures that the health and safety of children is assured through:
  • 1. Teaching children and parent’s preventative health practice
  • 2. the establishment and practice of health emergency procedures including methods of handling suspected or known child abuse.
  • Adheres to the agency personnel policies and the Head Start performance standards as relates to work performance and personal conduct.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 Knowledge:

  •  Head Start Performance Standards, Title 22 and Title 5 CA Administrative code a plus.
  • Agency policies governing operations related to job duties, work performance and personal conduct.
  • Knowledge of child development principles
  • Age-appropriate curriculum for preschool children.
  • Positive guidance techniques.
  • Health and safety for preschool age children, parent education techniques, community resources and effective personnel supervision.

Mathematical Ability:

  •  Basic mathematical skills.

 Language Ability:

  •  Correct English, including vocabulary, grammatical usage, spelling, and punctuation
  •  Ability to read and write effectively.

 Reasoning Abilities:

  •  Work effectively with preschool children.
  • Work effectively with staff and parents.
  • Relate to persons from diverse cultures and to families from varied incomes.
  • Interpersonal relationship approaches, anger diffusion and conflict resolution techniques

 Experience:

 One year of teaching experience.

Education: 

Associate Teacher- 12 units of Early Childhood Education - $16.66

Teacher -24 units of ECE & 16 Units of General Education - $18.31

 Substitute Aide- 6 units of ECE -$16.07

Infant Care Teacher -  Minimum 6 units of Early Childhood Education and 3-6 units of Infant Toddler courses - $17.69

Salary16.07 - 18.31 Hour
Job Category (Select One)
Educators/Classroom
Type
Part time

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