TEACHER (SUBSTITUTE) at Neighborhood House Association

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Development Theories, Safe Learning Environment, Effective Communication, Culturally Sensitive, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Parent Involvement, Assessment Tools, IEP Development, Emotional Support, Community Resources, Supervision, Hygiene Routines, Data Maintenance, Home Visits, Team Collaboration

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Career Opportunities with Neighborhood House Association About NHA: The Neighborhood House Association is a non-profit organization. Head Start positions are funded in whole or in part by money provided through the State and Federal Government. Additionally, some Social Service Program positions may be funded in whole or in part through grant funds. Because positions and salaries may be funded through grants, and State and Federal funds ongoing employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these funds. Our EEO Policy: Neighborhood House Association Neighborhood House Association is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Benefits: Eligible employees receive the following benefits: 15 Holidays Days 401(K) Retirement 6% Match Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Tuition Reimbursement up $2,500 2 Personal Days Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Agency-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance Live Well Program 4 Paid Days Annual Bereavement (Note Total of 5 days of bereavement leave per loss) Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) Voluntary Benefits: Life and AD&D Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) **Medical and dental benefits are provided to regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.** POSITION PURPOSE: Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor or Teacher, assists in the instruction of the pre-school aged children. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The duties listed below 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 position. Assists in developing weekly lesson plans, which integrate activities that are developmentally appropriate for preschool children, reflect an integrated Head Start curriculum and philosophy, and comply with the Performance Standards; Assists in developing and maintaining a safe and pleasing environment for the children which facilitates their ability to grow physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually; Provides breaks and planning time for Teachers, and other classroom staff; Assists in screening each child using appropriate assessment tools; Assists in developing IEP’s for children with special needs; Prepares monthly reports on attendance, excused absences, daily sign in/out sheets, in-kind, CACFP meal count; Assists in ensuring that daily hygiene needs are met by modeling such routines as tooth brushing, hand washing, use of the bathroom, and meal times; Conducts home visits and parent/teacher conferences; Participates in cross-component tasks; works with community resources to identify child/family needs and refers to proper resources for assistance; Supervises outdoor play environment and field trips; Assists in ensuring the safety of the classroom as well as the outdoor playground; Provides emotional support and encourages high self-esteem in the children; Must be available on an on-call basis, expecting an email/phone call as early as 6:30 a.m.; Performs other related duties as assigned by current supervisor. KEY RESULT AREAS: Provide substitute teaching for pre-school age children; Provide environment and experiences that maximize learning of each child at his or her development level; Involve parents in child's activities in and out of the classroom; Assist in planning and supervising daily classroom activities; Assist in maintaining student data; Assist in providing educational enrichment activities for children; Assist in supporting parents through meetings and in-service training. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of appropriate child development theories and practices; Ability to create and maintain a safe learning environment for children and others; Ability to work effectively with children, parents, family, and community; Effective oral and written communication skills; Must be sensitive to the needs of culturally and ethnically diverse groups. Education and/or Experience: 1) Substitute Teacher, completion of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university; plus possession of a valid Teacher (or higher level) permit. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to read, write and speak English. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Area Directors/Site Supervisors, staff, and parents. Reasoning Ability: While performing the duties of this job, a substitute is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; observe; and interact with staff, clients, children and parents. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES & CERTIFICATES: Certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be met within 90 days of assignment. Must meet and maintain state law, and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center (fingerprints, TB, physical, immunizations). PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate computers, objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee occasionally is required to climb, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus to view documents. Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills and information; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with Association staff and others encountered in the course of work. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Assist in the instruction of preschool-aged children and develop weekly lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate. Ensure a safe and engaging environment for children while providing emotional support and encouraging self-esteem.