Substitute Preschool Teacher

The Peregrine Project; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative Work Environment

Job summary

The Peregrine Project in Davis, CA is seeking a part-time Substitute Teacher to support classroom staff by implementing activities, guiding inquiry, and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.

You will fill in for regular teachers, communicate with staff, assist with projects, engage students with open-ended questions, follow school policies, and help with classroom and garden upkeep.

Qualifications

• At least 12 Early Childhood Education units or equivalent; 6 units may be acceptable if actively taking more classes to complete the 12 units
• Teachers with less than 12 units have 1 school year to complete, at least 3 units, or will not be offered a position the following year
• Required Early Childhood Education or equivalent Human Development courses:
• Child Growth and Development
• Child, Family, & Community
• Program/Curriculum
• Infancy & Early Childhood (if working with infants and toddlers) or any other ECE course(s) of your choice

Responsibilities

• Fill in for regular teaching staff during absences, on a long or short-term basis
• Clearly and effectively communicate with teachers, administrative staff, and Directors regarding their availability and shift times
• Support class activities and projects according to class structure, with guidance from classroom teachers, or lead lessons prepared by the regular teacher
• Engage students in a nurturing manner that uses open-ended questions and positive guidance techniques; facilitate games and activities with students
• Be knowledgeable of and follow school policies, protocols, and expectations
• Create a physically safe and attractive classroom environment
• Help maintain classroom and garden through cleaning, organization, and yard work
• Consult with Head Teacher or other appropriate teacher(s) when uncertain about how to handle a situation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Preschool experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR/First Aid (preferred)

Education

12 ECE units

6 units acceptable to complete 12

ECE courses: Child Growth and Development; Child, Family, & Community; Program/Curriculum; Infancy & Early Childhood

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: The Peregrine Project main location - Davis, CA 95618
• Position Type: Part Time
• Education Level: Not Specified
• Salary Range: $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Education

Background on Peregrine School

Peregrine School is a nonprofit, independent school whose mission is to educate creative, critical thinkers. Peregrine strives to provide children with the richest and most rigorous developmentally appropriate experience possible, honoring both the spirit of childhood and the vast possibilities for human development. Peregrine School serves children ages 12 months to 6th grade; with ratios of 1:4, 1:6, and 1:8in our Early Childhood Centers; and between 1:10 and 1:14 in our Elementary School. Visitwww.peregrineschool.orgfor more information.

Summary of Job Description

The Substitute Teacher supports a classroom’s regular teaching staff in implementing class activities and projects. Substitutes engage students in inquiry and exploration and maintain a safe and nurturing environment for students under the guidance of the Teachers, Lead Teacher(s), and Head Teacher(s). A key piece of the Substitute’s role is the flexibility to adapt to different programs and their routines

Responsibilities & Duties

• Fill in for regular teaching staff during absences, on a long or short-term basis
• Clearly and effectively communicate with teachers, administrative staff, and Directors regarding their availability and shift times
• Support class activities and projects according to class structure, with guidance from classroom teachers, or lead lessons prepared by the regular teacher
• Engage students in a nurturing manner that uses open-ended questions and positive guidance techniques; facilitate games and activities with students
• Be knowledgeable of and follow school policies, protocols, and expectations
• Create a physically safe and attractive classroom environment
• Help maintain classroom and garden through cleaning, organization, and yard work
• Consult with Head Teacher or other appropriate teacher(s) when uncertain about how to handle a situation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• At least 12 Early Childhood Education units or equivalent; 6 units may be acceptable if actively taking more classes to complete the 12 units
• Teachers with less than 12 units have 1 school year to complete, at least 3 units, or will not be offered a position the following year
• Required Early Childhood Education or equivalent Human Development courses:
  • Child Growth and Development
  • Child, Family, & Community
  • Program/Curriculum
  • Infancy & Early Childhood (if working with infants and toddlers) or any other ECE course(s) of your choice
• Experience working with preschool children in a professional setting is preferred, but not required
• Understanding of and commitment to Peregrine School’s mission and philosophy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
• CPR/First Aid preferred, but not required