Associate "Substitute" Teacher

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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/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.

Food Handlers Certification must be obtained within 1 week of hire.

CPR and First Aide Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.