On-call Substitute bei The Child Abuse Prevention Council

The Child Abuse Prevention Council

MISSION:

“The Child Abuse Prevention Council PROTECTS children and STRENGTHENS families through awareness and outcome-driven programs, delivered with compassion.”

"Striving to create an experience of value, connection, and belonging."

BENEFITS:

Definition of Classification:

Under direct supervision of the Site Supervisor/Center Manager at the location they are assigned, the On Call Substitute Teacher will assist the teaching team in implementing all components of a quality preschool or Infant/Toddler classroom while collaborating effectively with staff and parents. The On Call Substitute Teacher will contribute to the success of the teaching team by adhering to all policies and procedures and working to maintain compliance with all licensing and funding regulations.

Description of Duties:

General:

1. Represent the agency in a consistently professional manner, always modeling a commitment to the agency’s Mission and Values.

2. Promote and maintain a sense of teamwork between Early Education Services, other CAPC staff, volunteers, Board members, and other individuals relevant to the successful operation of each program.

3. Develop and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships with other stakeholders to ensure support of the agency’s vision, mission, and values.

4. Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse staff, parents, children, and community members.

5. Maintain compliance and knowledge of all CAPC Policies and Procedures, funding and regulatory rules, and laws that apply to the program contracts and oversight agencies.

6. On Call substitutes may decline no more than 5 job assignments that fall within their documented availability in a 3-month period.

7. On Call substitutes are expected to complete the On Call Substitute Availability Addendum upon hire and as permanent changes in their availability occur. No more than 2 revisions to the addendum can occur in a 3-month period.

Program Specific:

1. Uphold all regulations according to Community Care Licensing (Title 22), California Department of Education (Title 5), and Head Start (Performance Standards).

2. Visually supervise children at all times. Regularly complete face-to-name head counts especially during transitions.

3. Monitors, observes, and reports children’s behaviors to the teaching team.

4. Assist in implementing supervision plans that are specific to site and classroom, which include details on teaching staff responsibilities and zoning maps.

5. Assist in an emergency and during emergency drills.

6. Be familiar with emergency procedures and implement the center’s plan for medical and disaster related emergencies.

7. Implement educational curriculum through classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices end early learning standards.

8. Implement individual and group activities that engage children and encourage social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

9. Ensure a healthy classroom environment including appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety of children.

10. Maintain a well-managed classroom and positive environment.

11. Assist in creating and maintaining well-organized interest areas that include blocks, dramatic play, toys and games, art, library, discovery, sand and water, music, and movement, and outdoors.

12. Work with teaching team to ensure that a balance of child and adult-directed activities, independent, and small and large group experiences are available daily.

13. Assist in establishing a consistent daily schedule, predictable routines, and transitions that keep the educational flow moving from one activity to another.

14. Assist in providing opportunities for children to interact and cooperate with one another to promote respect, acceptance, and appreciation of cultural and ethnic diversity, and promote appropriate social skills, competence, and respect for the feelings and rights of others.

15. Assist in providing food service support (serving and cleaning) for meals, snacks, and other activities according to CACFP policies.

16. Implement healthy practices within the classroom environment using universal health precautions including but not limited to washing hands, using appropriate gloves, changing diapers/clothing in a timely manner (if appropriate), and cleaning the classroom.

17. Complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:

o High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 12 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE).

o A valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher must be issued within 60 days of hiring date.

o A basic understanding of child development.

o Three Infant/Toddler units are required if working with children birth to three; six units of Infant/Toddler Development units is preferred.

• Experience:

o At least 1 year of experience working with children ages 0-5.