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. Plaza de la Raza currently serves over 700 children and their families.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
The Head Start (HS) Substitute Teacher position is 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. 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.
B. Experience
Two years of experience (preferred) in a classroom setting or combination of two years of experience in both classroom and group settings is required.
C. Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch; and hear. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
D. Medical Examination
Prior to the first day of employment, employees must submit an initial health screening, Tuberculosis (TB) skin test or chest x-ray clearance, immunization records for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), and Influenza, if applicable. If opting not to take the Influenza vaccination, an Influenza Vaccination Declination Statement must be submitted.
E. Fingerprint Clearances
All potential employees will be subject to obtaining fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Child Abuse Index, and Megan’s Law search prior to starting work.
F. Other Special Requirement
Must have the use of an automobile with adequate insurance coverage, a valid California driver’s license or have available private transportation.
*Failure to meet medical standards and/or criminal record clearance may result in withdrawal of contingent offer of employment.
BENEFIT PLANS
Plaza offers eligible employees the opportunity to select plans and programs that meet individual and family needs through our comprehensive benefit plans listed below:
Health Care: Medical (Kaiser only), Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
Financial: 401(k) Plan and Direct Deposit
Paid Time Off: Scheduled Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Personal Leave and Jury Duty
Work/Life Solutions: Life Assistance Program
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Complete an online employment application on www.plazadelarazacds.org; and submit the required documentation: 1) Cover Letter; 2) Resume; 3) Transcripts reflecting degree and major; 4) Copy of California Child Development Teacher Permit; and Copy of valid/current CPR/First Aid for Children. Only complete application packets will be considered for the screening and selection process.
2. Submit official transcripts prior to date of hire.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In addition to fully meeting its obligations for nondiscrimination under federal and state law, Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, veteran status, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.