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