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On-Call Substitute Teacher
Department: Child Care
Position Title: On-Call Substitute Teacher
Reports to: Child Care Site Directors
About the YWCA:
The mission of the YWCA Silicon Valley is to empower women, children and families and to eliminate racism, hatred and prejudice. The YWCA of Silicon Valley serves nearly 18,000 Santa Clara County residents each year, and has provided services in Santa Clara County for more than 100 years. The YWCA provides programs in the areas of sexual assault intervention and prevention, counseling services, child care, youth programs, family services, and social and racial justice. The YWCA of Silicon Valley is located at 375 S. 3rd Street, San Jose, CA 95112. For more information about the YWCA of Silicon Valley, contact (408) 295-4011 or visit www.ywca-sv.org.
The YWCA of Silicon Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an active EEOP program. The YWCA of Silicon Valley does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
We are currently hiring Preschool and School Age teachers for our On-Call Substitute List. These teachers would be available for on-call work at all 4 of our licensed child care centers in San Jose, California.
To be considered for an interview, you must provide ALL of the following information:
- A current resume
- Copies of transcripts showing your ECE units that qualify you as a school age or preschool teacher (see qualifications below)
- Copies of your Health and Safety training verification. (First Aid and CPR)
- A copy of your DOJ Clearance certificate, or your DOJ Clearance ID number .
- A copy of a current TB screening.
Preschool Teacher Requirements:
- 12 core semester units, Child Development, Child, Family and Community Curriculum (Preschool Appropriate)
- 6 months of experience working in a child care center.
School Age Teacher Requirements:
- 12 core semester units, Child Development, Child, Family and Community Curriculum (School-Age Appropriate – may substitute other college units and experience working with older children.)
- 6 months of experience working in a child care center.
Interviews will be scheduled the week of March 26, 2012. You will be notified by email if you have been selected for an interview.
Responsibilities:
a. Child-related responsibilities:
- Treats each child with respect and interacts with children in a caring, nurturing, and positive manner, including assisting with child cleanliness.
- Provides positive reinforcement and encouragement for children.
- Disciplines children in a fair and positive manner.
- Conducts and documents health, safety, and emergency activities.
- Assesses and monitors children's needs, and works to support positive development of each child.
b. Parent-Related Responsibilities:
- Works with Director to inform parents of child's daily behavior, activities, growth, etc.
- Works cooperatively with parents to support needs of each child.
- Greets and treats each parent with professionalism.
c. Program-Based Responsibilities:
- Plans and conducts a program that enhances the well-being and development of children, and that is appropriate to their developmental and social needs as well as interests.
- Works collaboratively with other staff to plan monthly, weekly and daily program as well as conduct daily activities.
- Maintains a safe, attractive and age-appropriate physical environment.
d. Center-Related Responsibilities
- Works to maintain center in a safe, clean, and attractive condition.
- a.Mopping
- Sweeping
- Vacuuming
- Sanitizing table tops
- Emptying trash
- Cleaning bathrooms
- Washing dishes
- Up keeps playground, storage, and interest areas.
- Participates in center staff meetings and center events.
- Performs telephone duties in a professional manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary:
Based upon experience
To Apply:
Respond to: lraineri@ywca-sv.org.
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