On-Call Substitute Teacher - Head Start @ YMCA - Antioch
- Develop and implement written curriculum goals in accordance with the Creative Curriculum, Project-Based Curriculum, The Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, and California Department of Education Foundations and Frameworks.
- Plan and facilitate learning activities that meet curriculum goals for individuals and groups of children, while providing direction, guidance, and visual supervision.
- Supervise and monitor children at all times.
- Interact with children using intentional and responsive verbal and non-verbal strategies.
- Document the progress of each child in the designated online system using observation notes, picture and anecdotal notes, work samples, documentation panels, screenings, and assessments.
- Conduct two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences for each child annually.
- Create and maintain stimulating, organized, and inviting learning environments in the classroom and outdoor play areas that are reflective of the cultural diversity in the classroom and the surrounding community.
- Develop relationships with families that foster effective partnerships and promote each child’s optimum growth and development.
- Have knowledge of and carry out all Health and Safety requirements according to Community Care Licensing, Head Start Performance Standards, and California Department of Education regulations.
- Conduct a daily health check for each child and adhere to treatment/intervention plans and medication administration for children with special health needs.
- Ensure accurate documentation on Infant/Toddler daily records, if applicable.
- Monitor classroom materials and equipment and outdoor facilities daily to ensure safety, performing and/or requesting maintenance as required.
- Instruct and guide children in the proper and safe use of facilities, materials, and equipment.
- Instruct and monitor children in proper health and hygiene skills, including toileting, hand washing, and tooth-brushing.
- Monitor classroom attendance sheets daily for proper parent sign-in and sign-out.
- Conduct and log monthly earthquake/fire drills.
- Participate in meetings, classes, and trainings for professional growth and maintenance of current permit. Teachers may be required to attend classes to attain AA or BA degrees.
- Maintain updated and organized files on all children and ensure that all required paperwork including observations, screenings, and assessments is completed within set deadlines.
- Ensure accurate documentation in the online system of Attendance and Daily Meal Counts for the Child Care Food Program.
- Create effective and professional relationships with families and children, maintaining appropriate boundaries and confidentiality and initiate ongoing communication with family members through conversations, daily notes, home visits, and parent/teacher conferences.
- Attend and participate in Center Staff Meetings. Contribute to Parent Center Meetings or special events, and perform other duties as assigned.
- The knowledge and implementation of relevant/required program procedures.
- The sound administration of systems and records that are up-to-date and accurate.
- A healthy and safe workplace and school environment.
- Positive outcomes for children and families that are aligned with program goals.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is required to work outdoors daily.
- Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies
- High School Diploma or equivalent. (NOTE Head Start=AA degree or above required, Early Head Start=AA degree or above preferred)
- Current Child Development permit at the Associate Teacher level or above
- Successful completion of 12 or more semester units in Early Childhood Education, for Early Head Start, completion of 6 units of infant/toddler development with grade C or above
- Must be able to communicate in English with proficiency, bilingual or multi-lingual preferred
- 2 years of experience as a classroom teacher in Early Childhood Programs, prefer experience in state subsidized or Early/Head Start setting
- Experience working with children and families of diverse cultural backgrounds
- Pre-employment physical examination and TB clearance
- Current certificates for Pediatric First Aid and CPR, including a total of 15 hours of preventative health and safety training or completion of this training within 90 days of hire
- LiveScan fingerprint and criminal record clearance
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in high stress situations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and other computer programs
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