Status: On-Call, Hourly Non-Exempt

Welcome to TEACH-LA: Building the Future of Early Childhood Education!

About TEACH-LA:

TEACH-LA is a groundbreaking workforce development initiative designed to foster the growth of the Early Childhood workforce in Los Angeles County. Our program focuses on preparing educators to teach and nurture children between the ages of 18 months and 4 years old. By providing educational opportunities, on-the-job work experience, and a supportive community, TEACH-LA empowers aspiring teachers to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners. To learn more about TEACH-LA, please visit website:

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JOB PURPOSE:

The Substitute Associate Teacher will be under general supervision of assigned locations. Substitute Associate teachers will be responsible for the care and instruction of pre-school children and promote their social, physical and mental development. Provide supervision of children and support the planning and implementation of classroom lessons and activities. Serve meals and ensures a healthy and safe learning environment for children.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under supervision, Associate Substitute teachers will work together with program staff in planning and implementing classroom lessons, conducting meetings and conferences with parents, coordinating activities and events for children and parents, interacting with the public and providing customer service by phone, email and in person, and preparing correspondence, reports, records and other paperwork required by the early childhood education program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

• Share teaching responsibilities with a Teacher I or II
• Supervise children while at the site
• Conduct safety checks and ensure a safe learning environment
• Prepare snacks and meals for children
• Clean and sanitize food areas
• Help children practice good hygiene, including personal cleanliness and diapering, as needed
• Assist in planning and executing lessons and activities for children
• Conduct teacher-parent conferences and home visits
• Assists in learning and developmental assessments of children
• Schedule, support, and follow through with the developmental screening and ongoing assessment of infants’ and toddlers’ motor, language, social, cognitive, perceptual, and emotional skills (including but not limited to DRDP-2015 IT, ASQ-3, ASQ: SE-2, etc.)
• Serve as an interpreter for parents who do not speak English, when possible as needed
• Prepping Family style meals and Dishwashing as needed
• Performing diaper changes for children as needed
• Maintain records of attendance, achievement, and other required paperwork, both manual and digital
• Set up classrooms for various purposes, organize and maintain instructional and program supplies
• Willing to travel to various school locations (must be able to travel a minimum of 10 miles)

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: The position requires a responsible adult with a passion for working with children, a team player with a positive attitude, good organizational, time management and communication skills. Basic computer skills desirable.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 6 months to 1 year working experience with pre-school children, preferably in a Head Start program. Must be at least 18 years old. Must Show proof of Department of Justice clearance to work with children prior to the start of employment. Livescan must be associated with California Community Care Licensing.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of 12 completed ECE/CD units required
• AA Degree or higher with 12 ECE/CD units highly preferred

LICENSE/ CREDENTIAL/ PERMIT:

• CPR/1ST Aid Certificate
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance or reliable transportation
• Proof of Department of Justice clearance to work with children prior to the start of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• T.B. Test within the past six months prior to employment, and every two (2) years thereafter (every 4 years for a chest X-ray)
• Must provide health screen clearance at the time of hire, and every 2 years thereafter
• Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Influenza
• COVID vaccination required; must have two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or a single-dose of Johnson & Johnson. Those that need a medical or religious exemption must reach out separately
• Representative physical demands of the job include normal vision and hearing, standing for extended periods, sitting for extended periods, kneeling and stooping, manipulating objects with hands, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The working conditions and physical demands of this position will be those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The physical environment the incumbent will work in is typically a pre-school environment with moderate noise levels that would be expected in that type of work environment. Outdoor and indoor supervision of playgrounds / workplace for on-going periods occurs regularly. Lift and carry at least 25 lbs or more. Maintain visual of children, hear, communicate, speak, comprehend, walk, sit, kneel, crawl, carry, push, pull, activities indoor and outdoor as needed in an environment with children and adults.

This job description outlines the essential duties and requirements for an Associate Teacher in Early Education, which can be tailored to specific school needs.