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State Preschool:
Substitute Associate Teacher
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Education
  • Twelve semester units acceptable to licensing in Child Development with a passing grade of "C" or better.
  • One year working with children.
  • 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.
  • 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 ready to change site assignments if necessary.*
  • Plan and implement a preschool program based on the High/Scope Curriculum.*
  • Supervise and interact with children in a positive manner.*
  • Develop and 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.*
  • Actively participate in in-service training.*
  • Work effectively with other team members.*
  • Cooperate with the Site Director or Associate Site Director in planning, supervision and implementation of the overall program."
  • Plan or participate in planning and implementing parent meetings and activities.
  • Provide a clean and sanitary facility (inside and out) on a daily basis according to Options center based cleaning checklist.*
  • Recruit, train and supervise parents and other volunteers.
  • 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 or Associate Site Director as needed.*
  • Other duties as assigned.
    * Denotes essential job functions
While in the office:
  • Answer phones and accurately take messages while working in the office.*
  • Give program information to inquiring families.*
  • Light typing as needed.*
  • Accurately file paperwork while working in the office.*
  • Interact with office and teaching staff in a positive manner.
  • Assist the Family Services Supervisor while in the office as directed.*
  • Other duties as assigned.
    * Denotes essential job functions
Responsibilities
  • Works under the direction of the State Preschool Site Director/Teacher and Education Coordinator.
Responsibilities
  • Nine and one-half approximate work year.
  • Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.
  • Requires travel to various local sites on a daily basis.
  • 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: $10.93/hr. + Benefits
ApplyCall for or download an application (626) 854-3449 or
Fax resume to (626) 854-3458
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* Options is an equal opportunity employer

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