What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute- Associate Teacher Pool position at Taft College?
Position will remain open.
DEFINITION
Under classroom direction by a Teacher, the Associate Teacher assists in the care, development and instruction of children in a childcare and development program.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Employees in this class, provide assistance to the teacher of record in the Children’s Center with direct supervision of children ensuring a healthy and safe learning environment.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in the classification, however, employees may perform other related duties not listed and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee.
Assist teachers and primary caregivers as directed.
Supervise play activities; enforcement of safety rules; participation with children in group games.
Preparation of supplies and the environment for activities.
Maintain an orderly environment for the group.
Observe, record, and report children’s behavior.
Assist children with self-care activities.
Assist children who have difficulty in the group or who temporarily lose their physical or emotional control.
Assist with meals and snack service.
Perform related duties as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be 18 years old or older.
Must meet educational requirement for California Commission on Teacher Credentialing “Associate Teacher” permit. (Permit will be required following earned experience hours required.)
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
SPECIAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
( All grades in the course work must be a "C" or higher)
3 semester units in Early Childhood Education and Family Studies (ECEF)
3 semester units in Child/ Human Growth and Development (CD)
3 semester units in an ECEF or CD Program Curriculum
Satisfactory completion of California Department of Social Services (CDSS) “Licensing” requirements.
Hold and maintain a current pediatric CPR and first aid certificate through an accredited or approved program.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
3 semester units in "Infancy" coursework.
Bilingual: English/Spanish
Experience working with young children and their families in a professional setting.
PERSONAL
Ability to relate sensitively to all children.
Evidence of emotional maturity and stability.
Ability to maintain an orderly environment.
Dependability
Assist in keeping records.
Evidence of enough security and judgment to handle crisis situations.
Sensitivity to children’s individual needs.
Possess the sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, faculty and the general public.
KNOWLEDGE OF
Department of Education Assessment of Children.
Title 5 and Title 22 health and safety requirements.
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing permit requirements.
Meal service and counting procedures.
Working with children’s curriculum.
Supervision of children.
How to develop anecdotal records.
State environmental assessment tool. (ERS)
Computer software and IPad.
ABILITY TO
Follow directions and carry out oral and written directions.
Facilitate learning, supporting growth and individual development in all children.
Actively communicate with and work with children.
Stay calm during emergency situations.
Communicate effectively with children and adults.
Discipline children.
Learn appropriate college and departmental policies, procedures and rules.
Understand that children develop differently and to stimulate and nurture the various developmental stages.
Learn to assess situations and advise classroom teacher.
HOURS AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Monday-Friday 7am-4pm (On call/As needed)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
Ability to kneel and squat.
Ability to bend, twist, run and jump.
Ability to see for purposes of reading laws, codes, rules, policies, other printed matter and for observing students.
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to carry 50 lbs.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Flexibility and agility to participate in children’s activities.
Ability to participate in classroom and playground activities.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for candidates and employees with physical disabilities.
ENVIRONMENT
Work is generally performed indoors in a classroom setting or outdoors on a controlled children’s playground and may involve traveling offsite for classroom field trips, workshops training's or meetings.
SUPERVISION
Direction is received from the classroom Teacher, Master Teacher or Site Supervisor. Supervision is provided by the Director of the Children’s Center. No supervision is exercised. Travel for field trips may be required.
DISCLAIMER
This position is dependent upon funding by the State Department of Education, Office of Child Development and/or CalWORKS.
