Preschool Substitute Teaching Associate

Chinese American International School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Chinese American International School in San Francisco seeks Mandarin-speaking Preschool Substitute Teaching Associates for on-call, part-time positions during the academic year. You may step in as a Teaching Associate or Teacher as needed to support lead teachers.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s or have 2+ years of teaching, with 6 ECE units, and a strong commitment to diverse communities and early childhood education. Background clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (in education or related field) or 2+ years of teaching experience.
• Minimum of 6 ECE units.
• Experience working in preschools or early childhood environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working in and with diverse communities.
• Ability to work with colleagues from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to school mission, policies and initiatives.
• Technical/Computer skills as required for job performance.
• Initial and continued tuberculosis clearance & DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index background clearance.

Responsibilities

• Follow the teacher’s lesson plans.
• Take over the responsibilities of the teaching associate so the teaching associate can serve as the lead teacher.
• Assist the lead teacher by prepping activities, supporting children, preparing snack, and helping with lessons.
• Supervise children in the classroom, on the playground, and during lunch and nap.
• Use positive discipline strategies in guiding student behavior.
• Demonstrate teaching competence, a positive attitude, a willingness to accept feedback, and a professional demeanor.
• Create a positive classroom community where all children feel respected and valued.
• Communicate effectively with teachers and students.
• Deliver developmentally appropriate instruction and behavior guidance with young children.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual or Mandarin familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2+ years teaching

6 ECE units

Job description

# Preschool Substitute Teaching AssociateHot JobSan Francisco, CA 94132## OverviewSalary Range$27.98 - $39.01 HourlyPosition TypePart Time## Description**Preschool Substitute Teaching Associate*****This is a Chinese language position***We are looking to fill multiple substitute openings which are part-time (on-call, as needed) positions for the academic year. We are looking for Mandarin speaking substitutes at the Preschool level who are interested in stepping in as a Teaching Associate or Teacher on an as-needed basis.**Main areas of focus and responsibility:*** Follow the teacher’s lesson plans.* Take over the responsibilities of the teaching associate so the teaching associate can serve as the lead teacher.* Assist the lead teacher by prepping activities, supporting children, preparing snack, and helping with lessons.* Supervise children in the classroom, on the playground, and during lunch and nap.* Use positive discipline strategies in guiding student behavior.* Demonstrate teaching competence, a positive attitude, a willingness to accept feedback, and a professionaldemeanor.* Create a positive classroom community where all children feel respected and valued.* Communicate effectively with teachers and students.* Deliver developmentally appropriate instruction and behavior guidance with young children.## Qualifications**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s Degree (in education or related field) or 2+ years of teaching experience* Minimum of 6 ECE units* Experience working in preschools or early childhood environments* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills* Experience working in and with diverse communities* Ability to work with colleagues from different backgrounds* Commitment to school mission, policies and initiatives* Technical/Computer skills as required for job performance* Initial and continued tuberculosis clearance & DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index background clearance**Valued but not required qualifications:*** CPR and First Aid Certification* Experience teaching in diverse communities