Substitute- Associate Teacher Pool

Substitute
- Associate Teacher Pool

Join to apply for the Substitute
- Associate Teacher Pool role at Taft College. This position assists in the care, development, and instruction of children in a childcare and development program under classroom direction by a teacher.

Position will remain open.

$19.00/hr - $21.00/hr

Under classroom direction by a Teacher, the Associate Teacher assists in the care, development and instruction of children in a childcare and development program.

Employees in this class provide assistance to the teacher of record in the Children’s Center with direct supervision of children ensuring a healthy and safe learning environment.

• Assist teachers and primary caregivers as directed.
• Supervise play activities; enforcement of safety rules; participation with children in group games.
• Preparation of supplies and the environment for activities.
• Maintain an orderly environment for the group.
• Observe, record, and report children’s behavior.
• Assist children with self‑care activities.
• Assist children who have difficulty in the group or who temporarily lose their physical or emotional control.
• Assist with meals and snack service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must meet educational requirement for California Commission on Teacher Credentialing “Associate Teacher” permit. (Permit will be required following earned experience hours required.)
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

• 3 semester units in Early Childhood Education and Family Studies (ECEF)
• 3 semester units in Child/ Human Growth and Development (CD)
• 3 semester units in an ECEF or CD Program Curriculum
• Satisfactory completion of California Department of Social Services (CDSS) “Licensing” requirements.
• Hold and maintain a current pediatric CPR and first aid certificate through an accredited or approved program.

• 3 semester units in “Infancy” coursework.
• Bilingual:
  English/Spanish
• Experience working with young children and their families in a professional setting.

• Ability to relate sensitively to all children.
• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability.
• Ability to maintain an orderly environment.
• Dependability.
• Assist in keeping records.
• Evidence of enough security and judgment to handle crisis situations.
• Sensitivity to children’s individual needs.
• Possess the sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, faculty and the general public.

• Department of Education Assessment of Children.
• Title 5 and Title 22 health and safety requirements.
• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing permit requirements.
• Meal service and counting procedures.
• Working with children’s curriculum.
• Supervision of children.
• How to develop anecdotal records.
• State environmental assessment tool (ERS).
• Computer software and iPad.

• Follow directions and carry out oral and written directions.
• Facilitate learning, supporting growth and individual development in all children.
• Actively communicate with and work with children.
• Stay calm during emergency situations.
• Communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Discipline children.
• Learn appropriate college and departmental policies, procedures and rules.
• Understand that children develop differently and to stimulate and nurture the various developmental stages.
• Learn to assess situations and advise classroom teacher.

Monday-Friday 7am-4pm (On call/As needed)

• Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
• Ability to kneel and squat.
• Ability to bend, twist, run and jump.
• Ability to see for purposes of reading laws, codes, rules, policies, other printed matter and for observing students.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly…