Join Cottage Health as a per diem Substitute Teacher. The Substitute Teacher works with groups of children in a classroom setting providing nurturing care, creative age appropriate curriculum and information and support to families. Major accountabilities include:

Communicates positively with parents on a regular, planned basis as well as on an informal daily basis.  Responsible for providing safe and nurturing care to all children at all times including but not limited to diapering or toileting, feeding, and supporting and modeling positive behaviors while attending to the various social and emotional needs of the children.  Responsible for prep and clean-up tasks such as; setting out snacks and meals, preparation and clean-up of projects and environments, preparing the room for nap and mealtimes, implementing and maintaining a creative and safe learning environment both inside and out.   Selects and carries out age appropriate curriculum for the children as outlined in our curriculum philosophies. Maintains standards as described in National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation materials while creating a caring, peaceful environment with emphasis placed on child centered learning.

QUALIFICATIONS 

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. 

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Minimum: 12 ECE units and at least 6 months of teaching experience; OR A Child Development Associate Teacher Permit and at least 6 months of teaching experience.

Preferred: 3 units in Infant/Toddler care, and Resources for Infant Educator (RIE) I or Reggio Emilia training.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Preferred: Child Development Permit, Pediatric CPR & First Aid.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum: Familiarity with Microsoft Suite and basic email functions.

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum: 1 year teaching experience with applicable age group

Preferred: 2 years with applicable age group including Lab School experience.