Substitute Preschool Teacher I

Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) is looking for a dedicated Substitute Preschool Teacher I to deliver high-quality Early Childhood Development services. This role involves lesson planning, supervising children, and maintaining communication with parents. Ideal candidates will have experience in early childhood education and strong interpersonal skills. The position requires a Child Development Teacher Permit or an equivalent degree, along with the ability to create a safe, nurturing learning environment for young children.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience as a preschool teacher, aide, or assistant.
• Must show proof of DOJ clearance to work with children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and implementing classroom lessons.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure a safe learning environment.
• Maintain records of enrollment, attendance, and achievement.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Child Development Teacher Permit or Associate’s degree

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

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Position Compensation: $25.87/hr

Job Purpose

Under general supervision of Regional Site Director and Site Lead Teacher, delivers high quality Early Childhood Development services to children enrolled in site programs, including educational, social, physical, nutritional and psychological development of children under their care. Communicates with parents on their child’s individual progress and maintains records of attendance and educational achievement. Plans lessons, serves meals and ensures healthy and safe learning environment for children.

Position Responsibilities

Responsible for planning and implementing classroom lessons, conducting meetings and conferences with parents, coordinating activities and events for children and parents, interacting with the public and providing customer service by phone, email and in person, and preparing correspondence, reports, records and other paperwork required by the early childhood education program.

Essential Duties Of The Position Include

• Implement daily classroom lesson plans in accordance with curriculum plan.
• Supervise children while at the site.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure a safe learning environment.
• Prepare breakfast and serve prepared meals for children.
• Clean and sanitize food areas (including dishwashing as needed).
• Help Children practice good hygiene, including personal cleanliness and diapering, as needed.
• Plan and and execute classroom lessons and activities for children
• Conduct learning and developmental assessments of children
• Organize and lead physical education activities for children
• Serve as an interpreter for parents who do not speak English
• Conduct teacher-parent conferences and home visits. (except when restricted by the subbing agency outside subs are employed with).
• Maintain records of enrollment, attendance, achievement and other required paperwork, both manual and digital.
• Schedule, support, and follow through with the developmental screening and ongoing assessment of infants’ and toddlers’ motor, language, social, cognitive, perceptual, and emotional skills (including but not limited to DRDP-2015 IT, ASQ-3, ASQ: SE-2, etc.).
• Organize and maintain instructional and program supplies.
• Set up classrooms for various purposes and take down classrooms at shared use sites.
• Assists in recruitment of new students and parent volunteers.
• Participate in community events and solicit in-kind community donations to the program.
• Perform Diaper changing for children as needed
• Prep meals for Family Style meal service
• Supervise Teacher Assistants and provide performance feedback and coaching to aid their development.
  
  

Qualifications

This Position requires an experienced pre-school teacher with knowledge of early childhood education and development theory and practice. Must be a team player with outstanding interpersonal skills and good organizational, written and oral communication and observation skills. Basic computer skills desirable.

Experience

Minimum of 1-3 years' experience as a pre-school teacher, aide or assistant, preferably in a Head Start program. Must be at least 18 years old. Must show proof of Department of Justice clearance to work with children prior to the start of employment. Life scan must be associated with California Community Care Licensing.

Education

Teacher substitutes must have at minimum (1) a Child Development Teacher Permit or (2) an associate’s degree or higher with at least 12 semester or equivalent quarter units in the core early childhood education or child development courses.

License/ Credential/ Permit

• Teacher Permit or higher
• CPR/1ST Aid Certificate
• Valid California Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance
• Proof of Department of Justice clearance to work with children prior to the start of employment.
  
  

Physical Demands

The working conditions and physical demands of this position will be those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The physical environment the incumbent will work in is typically a pre-school environment with moderate noise levels that would be expected in that type of work environment. Outdoor and indoor supervision of playgrounds / workplace for on-going periods occurs regularly. Lift and carry at least 45 lbs or more. Maintain visual of children, hear, communicate, speak, comprehend, walk, sit, kneel, crawl, carry, push, pull, activities indoor and outdoor as needed in an environment with children and adults.

Special Requirements

• T.B. Test within the past year prior to employment, and every four (4) years thereafter (every 4 years for a chest X-ray).
• Must pass health screening at time of employment (LIC 503), screening must be completed no later than one year prior to employment, to be renewed every four (2) years.
• Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Influenza.
• COVID vaccination required; must have two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or a single-dose of Johnson & Johnson. Those that need a medical or religious exemption must reach out separately.
• Representative physical demands of the job include: normal vision and hearing, standing for extended periods, sitting for extended periods, kneeling and stooping, manipulating objects with hands, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 45 pounds.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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