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Child Dev. Centers Division:
Substitute Associate Teacher
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Education
  • Child Development Teacher Permit.
  • Eighteen months working experience working with children.
  • Current certification in Pediatric CPR (yearly) and Pediatric First Aid (yearly) which is acceptable to Community Care Licensing (Health and Safety code 1596.866).
  • Ability to correctly and effectively communicate in written and oral English.
  • A California Driver's License, daily use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance.
Preferred qualifications
  • Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or Vietnamese.
Responsibilities
While in the classroom:
  • Substitute as needed and directed by the Education Coordinator.*
  • Adjust to the schedule and needs of the site where assigned.*
  • Be flexible in daily assignments and be ready to change site assignments if necessary.*
  • Assist in planning and implementing preschool program based on the High Scope Curriculum.*
  • Supervise and interact with children in a positive manner.*
  • Maintain learning centers which reflect the interests and needs of the children enrolled in the program.*
  • Provide a wide variety of experiences for children with an emphasis on active learning.*
  • Provide a well-supervised, safe environment.*
  • Use sensitivity and good judgement when interacting with children, parents and staff.*
  • Read and implement all agency and program policies and procedures.*
  • Encourage language development and respect for language diversity in the classroom and community.*
  • Accomplish other duties as assigned to create and maintain a quality preschool program.*
  • Work effectively with other team members.*
  • Actively participate in in-service training.*
  • Cooperate with the Site Director and Teacher in planning, supervision and implementation of the overall program.*
  • Plan or participate in planning and implementing parent meetings and activities, including Family Nights.
  • Provide a clean and sanitary facility (inside and out) on a daily basis according to Options center based cleaning checklist.*
  • Promote full enrollment and participate in recruitment of children as directed.
  • Accurately complete all assigned paperwork and documentation, on a timely basis, according to agency policies and procedures.*
  • Assist the Site Director and Teacher as needed.*
  • Other duties as assigned.
    * Denotes essential job functions.
While in the office:
  • Answer telephones and take accurate messages.
  • Give program information to inquiring families.
  • Light typing as needed.
  • Interact with office and teaching staff in a positive manner.
  • Handle family and office files appropriately and confidentially.
  • Assist Family Services Manager and/or Curriculum Specialist/Supervisor as directed.
Reporting Responsibility
  • Works under direction of the Education Coordinator.
Job Specs
  • Twelve month work year.
  • Requires travel to various local sites on a daily basis.
  • Work schedule hours vary on a daily basis.
  • Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.
  • Employment, responsibilities, compensation, or any other factor may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the agency's contracts, or at agency discretion.
Status and Starting SalaryFull-Time, Non-Exempt: $13.37/hr. + Benefits
ApplyCall for application (626) 858-0527 or
Fax Resume to: (626) 859-0120
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* Options is an equal opportunity employer

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