Substitute Child Development Assistant I

Hayward Unified School District

Hayward (CA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Professional development

Job summary

Hayward Unified School District is seeking a paraeducator to assist in the care and supervision of infants, preschool, and school-age children in a structured learning environment. You will support planning activities, assist with homework, and help maintain a safe classroom.

Responsibilities include basic clerical tasks, health and safety practices, assisting with meals and nap times, and monitoring student behavior.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of 6+ semester units of ECE or child development for Level I; 12+ units and Associate Teacher Permit for Level II.

Responsibilities

Assist in care and supervision of infants, preschool, and school-age children.
Assist with planning and implementing activities to meet children's needs and interests.
Perform clerical support duties and maintain classroom records.
Ensure health and safety of students and maintain a clean, orderly learning environment.
Assist with meals, nap times, and toileting as needed.
Observe and report student progress and behavior; participate in parent conferences.

Skills

Childcare

Health and safety

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

First aid / CPR

Education

High school diploma

ECE units or child development (6+ units)

Associate Teacher Permit (Level II)

Job description

Description

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in the care and supervision of infants, preschool and school-age children at an assigned childcare center or other learning environment; assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; perform a variety of clerical support duties.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties

Assist in the care and supervision of infants, preschool and school-age children at an assigned childcare center or other learning environment; assist in opening and closing assigned classroom; set up and put away toys, learning materials and equipment.
Assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; assist children with homework and classroom assignments; read age-appropriate stories to students; prepare classroom for naptime.
Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparation of instructional materials, duplicating materials, taking attendance and maintaining student records and files.
Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; perform light housekeeping duties including washing dishes, clearing lunch tables, cleaning mats and workstations, sweeping floors and cleaning sinks.
Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; participate in parent conferences as assigned.
Assist students regarding the building of self-esteem; assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance; respond to a child's needs and problems in a patient, caring and sensitive manner.
Assist with snack and lunch time as assigned; escort children to the cafeteria for breakfast as assigned; clean up eating areas and wash children's hands and faces after play times and meals as needed; assist children with toileting as needed, change diapers and soiled clothing as needed.
Oversee groups of children in games and play activities; assure safe outdoor play; accompany students on field trips as assigned; administer basic first aid as needed.
Interpret and explain classroom activities to parents and visitors including techniques of individual instruction and small group instruction in the areas of manipulative play, creative art, block building, dramatic play, science and language arts.
Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier, audio-visual equipment.

Other Duties

Attend and participate in a variety of in-service trainings, staff meetings and childcare center functions.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic principles and practices of early child development including proper care and discipline.
Child guidance principles and practices.
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
Basic instructional methods and techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
Operation of standard office and classroom equipment.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic record-keeping techniques.

Ability To

Provide quality child care and a safe environment for children in an assigned child care center or other learning environment.
Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.
Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.
Operate standard office and classroom equipment.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities.
Maintain routine records.
Learn first aid and CPR techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and completion of (6) or more semester units of ECE or child development for Level I and completion of (12) or more semester units of ECE or child development and an Associate Teacher Permit for Level II.
Level I-Work with school age children
Level II-Work with infants and pre-school children

Licenses And Other Requirements

Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency within six months of employment for Level I and at the time of hiring for Level II.

Benefits

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:

Reflect our diverse community
Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
Empower students furthest from opportunity
Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Classroom and playground environment.

Physical Demands

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate classroom equipment.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Lifting and carrying children weighing up to forty pounds.

Hazards

Potential for contact with blood and other body fluids.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call (510) 723-3857, ext 34102 or 34201, or email uc.titleix@husd.k12.ca.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Bullying

TITLE IX

Suicide Prevention

Title V CCR

Uniform Complaints

Health & Welfare Benefits

Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2,500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1,350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid.

Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program.

All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

Vacation

Following the completion of six (6) months of probationary service, employees will receive credit for five (5) working days of vacation. Every month thereafter, employees will accrue vacation at a rate of 5/6 of a working days (2 weeks per year).

Annual employees accrue vacation hours to be taken off at a later date. School year employees earn and are paid out vacation hours.

Holidays

Annual employees receive fifteen (16) paid holidays per year. Holidays are: