About the role
Description
The Substitute Teacher/ Aide is responsible for assisting teachers with the execution of weekly lessons, actively supervising, and the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum, for children enrolled in EFCC Preschool, by partnering with parents and families in guiding preschoolers to honor God by living like Jesus.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
Maintain confidentiality of children, families and staff.
Set up age appropriate activities indoors and outdoors to promote social, physical, cognitive, creative, self-concepts and spiritual growth
Prepare morning and afternoon snacks.
Support classroom teachers with implementation of the curriculum.
Utilize classroom materials and routines as resources to provide an environment that promotes learning and appropriate to the development levels, interests and special talents of the child
Create a safe and healthy environment and maintain cleanliness (including toys/materials).
Responsible for constant visual supervision of children at-all-times.
Provide coverage for breaks and planning time of staff.
Implement rules and practices that provide and foster discipline in the child
Maintain an open friendly relationship with staff, volunteers and parents
Participate in staff meetings and other required trainings, an occasional evening or weekend may be required
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class
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Job Skills/Abilities:
Communication
Convey information effectively, gracefully and accurately to children and adults
Awareness and understanding of others’ reactions to situations and adjusting actions in relation to them
Giving full and appropriate attention to what others are saying
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate
Knowledge of early childhood education developmentally appropriate practices
Other
Computer skills
Is flexible, self-motivated, has a passion for preschool age children and a comprehensive understanding of their needs and development.
Training & Development: Is willing to develop professionally as well as personally and spiritually by personal study, attending seminars classes, retreats etc.
Requirements
Commitment to EFCC’s Statement of Faith, Mission, & Values.
Minimally - High School Diploma
Preferred -at least 12 semester units of coursework in child development or early childhood education.
Is flexible, self-motivated, has a passion for preschool age children and a basic understanding of their needs and development.
Complete Physical with clearance to work in an early childhood classroom, negative TB test, Proof of Immunizations (specifically Pertussis, Measles) and Annual Proof of Influenza vaccine (or statement declining)
Complete and pass CDSS Mandated Reporter Certification & Pesticide certification
Agree to a background check and fingerprinting according to Ca. State Law
Classification
FT Exempt
Reports To:
Preschool Director
Direct Reports:
Partner Teacher
Time Commitment: (Examples)
On Call as needed:
Camps
Monthly events to help reach and grow students.