Associate \"Substitute\" Teacher

## Associate  Substitute  Teacher Apply:
Corpus Christi, TX:
Part time:
Posted Today:
JR111151#
**** Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, director and/or hospital administration as required.
• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Assist with documentation and record keeping

Interaction/Curriculum
• Practice positive guidance techniques to regulate children’s behavior
• Interact with children in a developmentally appropriate manner outlined in the Children’s Learning Center Guide for Interactions
• Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate
• Assist with preparing materials to carry out implementation of curriculum
• Assist with documentation of children’s development and daily activities
• Acknowledge families and classroom visitors in a friendly, courteous and professional manner and respond to families comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest and respect
• Attend center/classroom events and meetings

Physical Environment/ Health and Safety
• Supervise children at all times;
Be aware of entire group, even when working with a small group
• Know the number of children in your group and maintain ratios at all times
• Ensure all licensing, NAEYC and High/Scope guidelines are met
• Encourage children to use appropriate health, safety and nutritional practices
• Keep environment and equipment safe, clean, and attractive;
Encourage respect for classroom materials
• Ensure appropriate diapering and toilet procedures are used
• Report suspected child abuse/neglect appropriately Professionalism
• Support the Children’s Learning Center mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies
• Ensure continuity of care for children by being on time to work, maintaining consistent attendance, and arranging leave requests in advance; adhere to staffing schedules which may be adjusted as program needs change and may include working in another classroom
• Attend faculty meetings, training sessions, and other center events
• Respond to Children’s Learning Center and Driscoll Children's Hospital needs by attending training, and helping with Driscoll activities
• Continue professional growth by attending training, asking for feedback, and /or other methods mandated by the director
• Receive constructive criticism with an attitude that indicates willingness to improve; give feedback in a constructive manner
• Establish and maintain relationship of cooperation and respect with co-workers
• Assume additional center responsibilities as needed: classrooms, pets, kitchen, children’s files, etc.

Food/Nutrition
• Assist with snack and meal preparation process  EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

o Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GEDo Meet federal as well as Texas State Requirements and maintain credentials for the position PREFERRED:o 15 hours of Early Childhood and one-year related experience in a child development center including experience with the NAEYC Accreditation process  CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.Food Handlers Certification must be obtained within 1 week of hire.

CPR and First Aide Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.