Substitute Associate Teacher / Teacher

Salary Range: 

Hourly Rate: $21.14 - $27.56*

*+2% Bilingual Enhancement and/or +8% Tahoe Basin

Vision:

To establish children and families as our Nation’s Top Priority

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to empower children and their families to maximize their full potential through opportunities for growth and change.

Values:

The entire KidZCommunity organization is dedicated to creating and fostering a supportive environment which promotes trust, respect, professional growth, and quality leadership.

Professional Ethics:

At KidZCommunity, we subscribe to the Standards of Ethical Behavior as outlined in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Understanding Equity Practices. All employees are expected to become familiar with the code and use it as a model for ethical and professional behavior.

Summary:

The Substitute Associate Teacher/Teacher is responsible for assisting the Site Supervisor in the preparation and execution of the program in conformance with the Head Start Performance Standards and/or State Preschool Guideline, Title 22 and Title 5 of the California Administrative Code as applicable.

Reporting Requirements:

The Substitute Associate Teacher/Teacher is directly supervised by the Site Supervisor or Teacher-in-Charge.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status and Classification:

This position varies in hours and months, non-exempt position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates within the KidZCommunity vision/mission/values.
• Operates from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Follows the Head Start Performance Standards & Title 5.
• Follows the personnel policies & procedures.
• Operates within the KidZCommunity health & safety policies & procedures (i.e., timely health & safety daily checklist).
• KidZCommunity Operations Manual and Child Development Classroom Policies and Procedures.
• Follows procedures for the operation of the program in the center that conform to Head Start Performance Standards and/or State Preschool Guidelines, licensing and staffing requirements of Title 22 of the California Administrative Code and KidZKount Policies and Procedures.
• Assists in the modification of activities; removes barriers and provides support as needed for inclusion of children with disabilities in the full range of program activities.
• Follows the group environment plans, daily routine schedule, and maintain a developmentally appropriate learning environment, applying the principles, practices and philosophies of High/Scope.
• Assists in meeting all children’s identifiable individual nutritional needs as applicable by law; ensuring that a variety of foods take into account cultural and ethnic preferences while providing nutrition education to parents and children in a family style setting.
• Ensures that the health and safety of children is assured through: 1.Teaching children and parent’s preventative health practice; and 2. the establishment and practice of health emergency procedures including methods of handling suspected or known child abuse.
• Adheres to the agency personnel policies and the Head Start performance standards as relates to work performance and personal conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• Head Start Performance Standards, Title 22 and Title 5 CA Administrative code a plus.
• Agency policies governing operations related to job duties, work performance and personal conduct.
• Knowledge of child development principles
• Age-appropriate curriculum for preschool children.
• Positive guidance techniques.
• Health and safety for preschool age children, parent education techniques, community resources.

Mathematical Ability:

• Basic mathematical skills.

Language Ability:

• Correct English, including vocabulary, grammatical usage, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to read and write effectively.

Reasoning Abilities:

• Work effectively with preschool children.
• Work effectively with staff and parents.
• Relate to persons from diverse cultures and to families from varied incomes.
• Interpersonal relationship approaches, anger diffusion and conflict resolution techniques.

Experience:

• One year of preschool teaching experience, preferably with Head Start.

Education and Permit:

• 24 ECE units or 12 ECE/CD units including core courses. High/Scope Certification a plus.

Continuing Education and Permits:

• Training as required.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Physical Activity: Constant sitting.  Frequent bending, twisting and reaching.  Occasional standing, walking, stooping crouching, crawling, carrying or driving; Ability to lift 45lbs.
• Use of Senses: Ability to articulate a normal conversation with normal hearing whether verbal or over the telephone. Normal vision corrected if necessary.
• Environmental Conditions: The duties of this position are usually performed in a hazard-free indoor environment and occasionally outdoors in weather conditions. The noise level is moderate.
• Atmospheric Conditions: No fumes, odors, dust, mildew, smoke, gasses or poor ventilation.

Other Requirements:

1. Department of Justice Fingerprint and child abuse index clearance.
2. Post-offer physical examination; TB clearance; proof of immunization or immunity to pertussis and measles; and annual flu vaccination or signed declination.
3. Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certificate Preferred.

Miscellaneous:

• Optional participation in a minimum of two (2) civic events annually.

PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT

I, (print name) _______________________________, have read and understand my role and responsibilities as Substitute Associate Teacher/Teacher, which are outlined in the attached job description. I agree to comply with and follow those guidelines. I understand that the role and responsibilities outlined in the job description are the elements of how my performance shall be evaluated.

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Employee Signature                                                               Date

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Supervisor Signature                                                              Date

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of KidZCommunity to promote equal employment opportunities through a continuing program of practices designed to enhance employment and advancement of only the most qualified and dedicated personnel without regard to race, color, citizenship status, immigration status, national origin (including language use restrictions), ancestry, gender, gender identity, transgender, gender expression, genetic information, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or record or history of cancer), sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, age (40 or older), religion, creed, physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, political or religious affiliations (includes religious dress and grooming practices), or any other characteristic protected by law.