Substitute Teacher , Early Childhood Education Program

Substitute Teacher (4111C), Early Childhood Education Program 87372

Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Substitute Teacher is responsible for supporting play‑based curriculum to meet the individual needs of children. Teachers develop and lead small and large group activities for the age and developmental level of children assigned. Substitute Teachers are responsible for supporting child screening, assessment, parent interaction and adherence to local, state and federal standards as well as all licensing regulations pertaining to children in group care settings in the absence of the classroom co‑teachers, teacher assistants or student staff.

Excellent communication and a commitment to teamwork is core to the success of this position.

• Provides primary caring and maintains daily intake, comments and close communication with parents.
• Performs and records focused child observations while subbing in the classroom and supports the completion of California Department of Education (CDE) and California Department of Social Services (DSS) required DRDP assessments for all children.
• Participates in helping to prepare materials and classroom opportunities that meet the individual needs of children.
• Participates in and provides activities that stimulate children’s curiosity and abilities aligned with curriculum set by co‑teachers in the classroom. This may be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Supports National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) best practices.
• Supports the practices of Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) philosophy in infant/toddler rooms.
• Collaborates with classroom team members to develop programs and summary of findings of Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP), and related ITERS/ECERS ratings which evaluate the classroom environment. Includes all children regardless of developmental level and or presenting temperament. This may be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.

• Maintains a positive, safe and nurturing environment for young children and families.
• Develops trusting relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Performs daily health and safety checks on children using the ECEP daily screener.
• Conducts classroom equipment and playground safety inspections routinely.
• Maintains a well organized classroom by continually restoring and enhancing the environment so it’s suitable for young children.
• Establishes and maintains e‑portfolio, and assessment of each child in primary care group.
• Models project‑based developmental teaching and PITC teaching styles, as appropriate for the age group assigned.
• May coach student assistants and volunteers.
• Maintains child family confidentiality of information and records.
• Monitors the sign‑in sheets, attendance and meal counts.
• Supports the classroom team by taking needed time to share relevant information with co‑workers.
• Uses respectful language and positive guidance when addressing children’s behavior in the classroom.
• Participates in classroom management to maintain a positive learning atmosphere. Includes all children regardless of developmental level and or presenting temperament.

• Represents ECEP by being responsive, caring and informative in communication with parents, other teachers and the campus community at large.
• Develops trustworthy relationships with peers, supervisors and managers.
• Attends all required meetings, ECEP or RSSP events, trainings and activities related to the classroom and program as scheduled and assigned by the supervisor.
• Resolves conflicts quickly and involves supervisor and or other management members when appropriate.
• Adheres to policies in the ECEP Teacher Resource Guide/ECEP Staff Handbook including, but not limited to health and safety policies, program philosophy guidelines, use of prep time, and any other policies and procedures therein.
• Models intentional learning and emerging literacy in all aspects of teaching and caregiving.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work…