Early Childhood Substitute Teacher

Status: On-Call, Hourly Non-Exempt

Welcome to TEACH-LA: Building the Future of Early Childhood Education!

ABOUT TEACH-LA:

TEACH-LA is a groundbreaking workforce development initiative designed to foster the growth of the Early Childhood workforce in Los Angeles County. Our program focuses on preparing educators to teach and nurture children between the ages of 18 months and 4 years old. By providing educational opportunities, on-the-job work experience, and a supportive community, TEACH-LA empowers aspiring teachers to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners. To learn more about TEACH-LA, please visit website: https://teach-la.com/

JOB PURPOSE:

The Substitute Teacher will be under general supervision of assigned locations. The Substitute Teacher will deliver high qualify Early Childhood Development services to children enrolled in programs, including educational, social, physical, nutritional and psychological development of children under their care. Communicates with parents on their child’s individual progress and maintains records of attendance and educational achievement. Plans lessons, serves meals and ensures healthy and safe learning environment for children.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for planning and implementing classroom lessons, conducting meetings and conferences with parents, coordinating activities and events for children and parents, interacting with the public and providing customer service by phone, email and in person, and preparing correspondence, reports, records and other paperwork required by the early childhood education program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

• Implement daily classroom lesson plans in accordance with curriculum plan.
• Supervise children while at the site.
• Conduct/Support/Assist with safety checks and ensure a safe learning environment.
• Prepare breakfast and serve prepared meals for children.
• Clean and sanitize food areas (including dishwashing as needed).
• Help Children practice good hygiene, including personal cleanliness and diapering, as needed.
• Plan and execute classroom lessons and activities for children
• Conduct/Support/Assist with learning and developmental assessments of children
• Organize and lead physical education activities for children
• Serve as an interpreter for parents who do not speak English
• Conduct/support/assist teacher-parent conferences and home visits, if necessary.
• Maintain records of enrollment, attendance, achievement and other required paperwork, both manual and digital.
• Schedule, support, and follow through with the developmental screening and ongoing assessment of infants’ and toddlers’ motor, language, social, cognitive, perceptual, and emotional skills (including but not limited to DRDP-2015 IT, ASQ-3, ASQ: SE-2, etc.).
• Organize and maintain instructional and program supplies.
• Set up classrooms for various purposes and take down classrooms at shared use sites.
• Perform Diaper changing for children as needed
• Prep meals for Family Style meal service as needed.
• Supervise Teacher Assistants and provide performance feedback and coaching to aid their development.
• Willing to travel to various school locations

QUALIFICATIONS: This Position requires an experienced pre-school teacher with knowledge of early childhood education and development theory and practice. Must be a team player with outstanding interpersonal skills and good organizational, written and oral communication and observation skills. Basic computer skills desirable.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year experience as a pre-school teacher, aide or assistant, preferably in a Head Start program. Must be at least 18 years old. Must Show proof of Department of Justice clearance to work with children prior to the start of employment. Livescan must be associated with California Community Care Licensing.

EDUCATION / CREDENTIAL/ PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:

• Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or Associate’s Degree or higher with at least 12 semester or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education; 3 units in Infant and Toddler highly prefer but not required.
• CPR/1ST Aid Certificate
• Valid California Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance
• Proof of Department of Justice clearance (Fingerprints/Livescan) to work with children prior to the start of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• T.B. Test within one year prior to employment, and every two (2) years thereafter (every 4 years for a chest X-ray).
• Proof of the following immunizations as required: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Pertussis (Whooping Cough aka TDAP) and Influenza
• COVID vaccination required; must have two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or a single-dose of Johnson & Johnson. Those that need a medical or religious exemption must reach out separately.
• Passing a pre-employment physical examination that includes drug and alcohol screening at the time of hire, and every 2 years thereafter. All potential employees are required to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 as a condition of employment.
• Providing, upon your first day of employment, satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization/ documentation to work in the United States, and completion of an Employment Eligibility Form I-9 verification
• Representative physical demands of the job include: normal vision and hearing, standing for extended periods, sitting for extended periods, kneeling and stooping, manipulating objects with hands, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

DEMANDS: The working conditions and physical demands of this position will be those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The physical environment the incumbent will work in is typically a pre-school environment with moderate noise levels that would be expected in that type of work environment. Outdoor and indoor supervision of playgrounds / workplace for on-going periods occurs regularly. Lift and carry at least 25 lbs or more. Maintain visual of children, hear, communicate, speak, comprehend, walk, sit, kneel, crawl, carry, push, pull, activities indoor and outdoor as needed in an environment with children and adults.