Child Development Center Teacher - Substitute (Pool)

Rio Hondo Community College; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Rio Hondo College’s Child Development Center seeks a Substitute Teacher to support daily classroom activities and instruction on an hourly as-needed basis. The role involves planning lessons, guiding staff and volunteers, and ensuring a safe learning environment for preschool and early childhood students at the Main Campus.

The position is part of a substitute pool with varied schedules, requiring flexibility and dedication to provide continuity of care and education to children while staff are

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Child Development Teaching Permit or higher issued by the California Department of Education.
• 1 1/2 years related classroom teaching experience per state requirements.
• Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and supervise children enrolled at the Center; plan and prepare lessons and activities.
• Direct the work of assigned staff and volunteers in the classroom.
• Maintain classroom records and assist with daily operations and safety.

Education

Child Development Teaching Permit or higher

1 1/2 years related classroom teaching experience

Job description

Child Development Center Teacher - Substitute (Pool)

Position Title Child Development Center Teacher - Substitute (Pool)

Position Type Classified Substitute pool

Percentage Employee Hourly as needed

Starting Date As soon as possible

Current Work Schedule Varies- Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (hourly as needed)

Salary Range $27.34 / Hourly

Location Main Campus

Department Child Development Center

Open Date 09/29/2026

Closing Date 03/29/2027

About Río Hondo College
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA , UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, instruct and supervise children enrolled at the Children’s Center; plan and prepare lessons, materials and special activities for the children; direct the work of assigned staff and volunteer workers assisting in the classroom.

Representative Duties

1. Plans and prepares lessons and materials for classroom activities; plans and participates in fieldtrips and other special activities and/ or events.
2. Instructs and supervises children in a variety of academic subjects and creative activities such as language, science, math, music, art, and social-emotional, and physical/motor development activities.
3. Plans and supervises children’s playground activities and rest periods.
4. Instructs children in appropriate health and safety habits; provides health assistance and training to the children with toileting/diapering, handwashing, and all other self-care tasks; changes diapers, clothes, and shoes, as needed.
5. Observes and evaluates student progress and development through various modes of documentation; prepares special activities for skills that need further attention.
6. Maintains a variety of records, files, and filing systems including but not limited to records of attendance and student evaluations.
7. Serves snacks and meals to children.
8. Maintains classroom in a clean and orderly condition; cleans classroom after eating, playing, and learning activities.
9. Participates in the selection, training, and evaluation of teacher aides; provides work direction and guidance to parents, student volunteers, and student teachers.
10. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative responsibilities in support of the department’s day-to-day activities and/or operations utilizing a variety of communication modalities including but not limited to answers and responds to phone calls, emails, text messages, and chat platforms; opens, screens, and distributes mail and correspondence; photocopies documents and requests duplication services; ensures maintenance and repairs of assigned work areas, facilities, or equipment; enters various requests for services from IT, Facilities, and Maintenance; contacts vendors for equipment service, when needed; follows-up with vendors to ensure satisfactory completion of requests; may perform simple repairs or maintenance to standard office equipment.
11. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of the department’s day-to-day activities and/or operations including but not limited to greets and directs visitors, answers phone calls, responds to callers, and directs incoming phone calls; opens, screens, and distributes mail and correspondence; photocopies documents and requests duplication services; ensures maintenance and repairs of assigned work areas, facilities, or equipment; enters various requests for services from IT, Facilities, and Maintenance; contacts vendors for equipment service, when needed; follows-up with vendors to ensure satisfactory completion or requests; may perform simple repairs or maintenance standard office equipment.
12. Participates in the selection of instructional materials and supplies as needed.
13. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: District and college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment. California Education Code and Title V as it relates to the area of assignment. Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ). Current principles and practices of early childhood education and development. Practices and methods of instruction, care, and supervision of infant, toddler, and/or preschool-aged children in a learning laboratory classroom setting. Concepts of child development and behavior patterns of infant, toddler, and/or preschoolaged children. Procedures and practices for maintaining classroom and playground safety. Instructional methods, ais, and games. General needs and behavior of pre0school children; applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and District policies and practices pertinent to the area of responsibility. Computer software programs, applications, databases, and Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP ) systems; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of the assignment. Best practices and procedures on use of various office equipment. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing. Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ). Record keeping, filing, file-sharing, and filing systems best practices, methods, and techniques. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Ability to: Independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position. Instruct and oversee pre-school children in a variety of academic subjects and creative activities. Plan, develop, implement, monitor, supervise, and oversee the daily activities and operations of a classroom in a learning environment. Plan, prepare, and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional strategies to meet the needs of toddler and preschool0aged children. Develop nd maintain effective relationships with pre-school children. Maintain a healthy and safe environment. Observe and document child development, behavior, and health. Provide work direction to others. Maintain records, files, and filing systems related to the area of assignment. Maintain confidential student records and files according to FERPA . Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines. Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations. Understand and follow verbal and written directions. Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Utilize computer software programs, applications, and databases; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of assignment. Communicate with students, staff, and the public in person and via a variety of communication modalities using various technology resources. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.

Education and Experience

• Possession of a valid Child Development Teaching Permit or higher issued by the State Department of Education;

AND

• One and a half (1 ½) years, per the state requirements of related classroom teaching experience;
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials

• Child Development Teacher Permit or higher issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• A valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ( CPR ) Certification.
• First Aid Certification and Pediatric First Aid Certification.
• CPR and First Aid Certificate from the American Red Cross or other authorized agency.
• Maintain a valid Child Development Teach Permit or higher issued by the State Department of Education.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver license.
• May be required to travel for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, and or events in support of the overall objective of the position.

Desired Qualifications

Working Conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, operate personal computers and other standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic shades and colors and the ability to adjust focus. Employees in the Child Development Center environment are subject to stooping, pushing, pulling, bending, carrying, and lifting equipment and children up to 50 pounds. MENTAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this class, incumbents are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District, students, vendors and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom are dissatisfied or abusive. 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. Employees work in a Child Development Center environment/classroom setting, and the noise level is occasionally moderately loud; work includes indoor and outdoor environment; subject to stooping, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 50 pounds; subject to exposure to communicable diseases. Employees are subject to working with and caring for a variety of indoor and outdoor classroom pets. The Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) requires us to identify the essential duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.

Position Description

Applications are currently being accepted for Children’s Center Teacher Substitute. This is a Hourly as needed position.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date. Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.

• Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
• Children’s Center Permit issued by the State Department of Education
• Valid Red Cross First Aid Certificate
• Valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certificate
• PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL , FAX , OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED .

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

• The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
• As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
• Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
• A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE- OPEN , RE- ADVERTISE , DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION . THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES .

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.

Supplemental Questions

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