Early Childhood Permitted Substitute Teacher

Overview

Early Childhood Permitted Substitute Teacher — Join the TEACH-LA team. Apply for the Early Childhood Permitted Substitute Teacher role at TEACH-LA.

As a Permitted Substitute Teacher
, you will deliver high-quality Early Childhood Development services to preschool-aged children, supporting their educational, social, physical, nutritional, and emotional growth. You will also engage with parents, maintain student records, and ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment.

• Plan and implement daily lesson plans following curriculum guidelines
• Supervise children during classroom and outdoor activities
• Conduct developmental assessments and maintain records (manual & digital)
• Prepare and serve meals; promote healthy hygiene habits (including diapering if needed)
• Organize and lead educational and physical activities
• Support parent-teacher conferences and occasional home visits
• Supervise Teacher Assistants and provide feedback
• Travel to various school locations (minimum of 15 miles)

• Minimum 1 year experience as a preschool teacher, aide, or assistant (Head Start experience a plus)
• Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher required
• A.A. Degree or higher and 12+ ECE units highly preferred
• 3 units in Infant/Toddler care preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Strong knowledge of ECE theory, child development, and classroom management
• Excellent observation, organizational, and communication skills
• Valid CA Driver’s License & proof of insurance or reliable transportation
• DOJ fingerprint clearance (Livescan with CA Community Care Licensing)
• Bilingual skills a plus

• TB test (within past 11 months) & health screen clearance
• Immunizations: MMR, Tdap, Flu
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. and meet physical demands of working with young children

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