Substitute - Child Development Teacher

The Ventura Unified School District is hiring Substitute Child Development Teachers. Qualified applicants will be contacted when a need arises.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Transcripts reflecting at least 40 college semester units (24 units Early Childhood Education/Child Development including core courses and 16 general education units, as required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing).
• Six months experience working with children in a classroom or similar learning environment.
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or a related field with 3 units supervised field experience in an ECE/CD setting is highly desirable.

• A valid and current Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the State of California.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certifications issued by an authorized agency; employees must fulfill certification requirements within the first three (3) months of the probationary period.
• Some incumbents may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language.

The Substitute Child Development Teacher position is on call, as needed, to fill in for employee absences, vacancies or limited-term assistance. Examinations and interviews are scheduled based on substitute demand. You will receive an email notification when we are ready to move forward with the next step in the recruitment.

Health and Wellness Options:

• Anthem CDHP PPO 90 with optional health savings account (HSA)
• Kaiser Permanente CDHP DHMO with optional health savings account (HSA)
• Anthem PPO Medical
• Kaiser Permanente HMO Medical
• Cash‑in‑Lieu option:
  Full‑time employees (40 hours per week) who can prove they are covered by group medical coverage may opt out of benefits to participate in Cash in Lieu at any time of the year (up to $5,000 per year, paid out in increments of $500 per month (September – June)).

Other Benefits:

• Approximately 14 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation earned based on assigned hours (pro‑rated for part‑time).
• 1 day of sickness leave per month worked, unlimited accumulation.
• Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and Social Security.

Please visit our website for detailed information regarding costs, or contact Jodie Argueta in our Risk Management Department at: jodie.argueta or 805‑641‑5000, ext. 1242.