Substitute Teacher (Head Start)

PROGRAM SUMMARY Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. (Plaza) is a comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on school readiness for children zero to five years of age. Developmentally appropriate services are provided for children from low-income families, zero to five years of age. Plaza de la Raza currently serves over 700 children and their families. DEFINITION Under general direction, this position facilitates safe and healthy learning environments for young children. Substitute Teacher is responsible for the well-being and safety of children, takes attendance, gathers student observations evidence and implements activities set in the lesson plan. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General direction and supervision is provided by the Education Coordinator or the Site Supervisor. DUTIES AND REPSONSIBILITIES • Provides constant and consistent supervision and management of children to ensure a safe, clean, healthy, and secure learning environment. • Removes hazardous and unsafe materials or reports any concerns to the appropriate personnel. • Takes attendance in accordance with procedures. • Implements developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests to support School Readiness in all learning domains. • Documents observations of individual children on a daily basis. • Implements classroom activities that encourage healthy habits, i.e., hand washing and brushing teeth. • Provides diaper changes (as needed) and meets toileting needs of children. • Recognizes and reports accidents, illnesses, and suspected child abuse to appropriate personnel according to Child Care Licensing mandates and Plaza de la Raza timelines. • Ensures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulation, and Community Care Licensing mandates. • Builds relationships with, and participates in, community collaborations and events to enhance Head Start services and recruitment. • Participates in MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree from an accredited college and must have a California Child Development Teacher’s Permit. Experience: Two years of experience (preferred) in a licensed childcare center serving children under 5 years old or a combination of two years of experience in both classroom and group settings is required. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS • Successful completion of an initial health examination, performed by or under the supervision of a physician, to determine, at a minimum, if the prospective employee can perform requirements of the job description physical requirements. • Proof of the absence of Tuberculosis, from a physician, to show that the prospective employee is cleared to work with children and families. • Documentation of current immunizations against Influenza, Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) and Pertussis (TDAP). ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Child Abuse Index prior to starting employment. • Completed and signed statement of any pending and/or prior criminal arrests/charges/convictions related to child sexual abuse, child abuse and neglect, and/or violent felonies. • Verification that determines eligibility for employment in the United States of America. • A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation to perform position duties is required. • As a mandated reporter of child abuse, must immediately report any suspected child abuse and/or neglect to Child Protective Services. • Must have current certification in CPR and First Aid.

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