required, because Substitutes are required to serve in various classrooms and support various ages, based on Center needs. The Substitute Preschool Teachers should contribute to fostering a safe, respectful, and community-oriented classroom environment and have the ability to form nurturing relationships with children and communicate effectively with parents, as needed. Essential qualifications include a minimum of 12 units in Child Development, experience working in a preschool classroom setting, a basic understanding of Child Development theories, and effective communication skills.
Job Duties
- 40% - Child Supervision and Care: Provide constant supervision of children and attend to their physical and emotional needs; ensure children’s safety and well-being. (Essential)
- 35% - Assist in General Classroom and Center-wide Duties: Share responsibility for completing general classroom and Center-wide duties, including keeping Center clean and safe. Contribute to the smooth operation of the Center and assist teachers and children in all groups, as needed. Respond receptively to direction from Lead Preschool Teachers, other teachers, and Director. Assume Lead Preschool Teacher duties, as needed. Complete routine paperwork and administer medications, as needed. (Essential)
- 10% - Relationships and Communication: Provide nurturing and responsive care to children, establish open and respectful communication with parents, and contribute to a positive, community-oriented classroom environment. (Marginal)
- 15% - Assist with Curriculum Implementation: Work with Lead Preschool Teachers and other teachers to implement a developmentally-appropriate, play-based curriculum. Assist with set-up, implementation, and clean-up of daily activities for the children. (Essential)
Minimum Qualifications
- A minimum of 12 semester units in Child Development - which must include the 3 core courses of: a basic Child Growth and Development course, a course on Child, Family and Community, and a course on planning Curriculum for young children.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a play-based early childhood education setting.
- Understanding of basic Child Development theories and current best practices in Early Childhood Education.
- Familiarity with developmentally-appropriate, play-based, emergent curriculum models.
- Strong understanding of the specific educational philosophy of the Child Development Center.
- Familiarity with Title 22 Regulations.
- Understanding of procedures for completing accident/incident reports.
Preferred Qualifications
- 18 or more units in Child Development - which must include the 3 core courses of: a basic Child Growth and Development course, a course on Child, Family and Community, and a course on planning Curriculum for young children.
- 2 or more years of experience working in a play-based early childhood education setting. Experience working in a program that utilizes an emergent curriculum.
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $20.00/hr-#23.00/hr
Organization
Nestled in Eagle Rock, between downtown Los Angeles and historic Pasadena, Occidental gives you the best of both worlds: small-town charm and L.A.’s rich cultural life. You'll find a collegial and intimate academic work environment, and our students, faculty and staff make up a diverse, close-knit community of peers.
Oxy offers excellent health, dental, vision, life and retirement benefits, along with many other extras. These include a tuition exchange program, special discounts, use of our new swimming pool and tennis courts, weight room and gym facilities, plus all the perks that Southern California and a small liberal arts school have to offer.
