Associate "Substitute" Teacher

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Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Food/Nutrition • Assist with snack and meal preparation process EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED: o Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED o Meet federal as well as Texas State Requirements and maintain credentials for the position PREFERRED: o 15 hours of Early Childhood and one-year related experience in a child development center including experience with the NAEYC Accreditation process CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, director and/or hospital administration as required. • Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. • Adheres to hospital policies and procedures. • Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. • Assist with documentation and record keeping Interaction/Curriculum • Practice positive guidance techniques to regulate children’s behavior • Interact with children in a developmentally appropriate manner outlined in the Children’s Learning Center Guide for Interactions • Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate • Assist with preparing materials to carry out implementation of curriculum • Assist with documentation of children’s development and daily activities • Acknowledge families and classroom visitors in a friendly, courteous and professional manner and respond to families comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest and respect • Attend center/classroom events and meetings Physical Environment/ Health and Safety • Supervise children at all times; Be aware of entire group, even when working with a small group • Know the number of children in your group and maintain ratios at all times • Ensure all licensing, NAEYC and High/Scope guidelines are met • Encourage children to use appropriate health, safety and nutritional practices • Keep environment and equipment safe, clean, and attractive; Encourage respect for classroom materials • Ensure appropriate diapering and toilet procedures are used • Report suspected child abuse/neglect appropriately Professionalism • Support the Children’s Learning

Center mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies • Ensure continuity of care for children by being on time to work, maintaining consistent attendance, and arranging leave requests in advance; adhere to staffing schedules which may be adjusted as program needs change and may include working in another classroom • Attend faculty meetings, training sessions, and other center events • Respond to Children’s Learning Center and Driscoll Children's Hospital needs by attending training, and helping with Driscoll activities • Continue professional growth by attending training, asking for feedback, and /or other methods mandated by the director • Receive constructive criticism with an attitude that indicates willingness to improve; give feedback in a constructive manner • Establish and maintain relationship of cooperation and respect with co-workers • Assume additional center responsibilities as needed: classrooms, pets, kitchen, children’s files, etc.

Food Handlers Certification must be obtained within 1 week of hire. CPR and First Aide Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.