Child Development Teacher- Substitute (Professional Expert V)

Overview

The Child Development Teacher – Substitute will cover or relieve the ECD Specialist as needed. This is an on-call position and works in the CDC classrooms when the ECD Specialist is absent (ie: vacations, illness, trainings, other) to help the program achieve required daily teacher-child and adult-child ratios, as determined by program funding and licensing mandates. Will perform all job duties of the ECD Specialist I when substituting (see ECD Specialist I job description).

Minimum Qualifications

1. Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college with coursework in early childhood education, child development, or a related field; and
2. Three (3) years of teaching experience, with children zero (0) to five (5) years of age.OR
3. Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college with coursework in early childhood education, child development, or a related field; and
4. One (1) year of teaching experience, with children zero (0) to five (5) years of age.

Application Procedure

Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the listed Close Date are assured consideration. Applicants must submit all of the following materials online:

1. Mt. San Antonio College online application.
2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.
3. A detailed resume that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.
4. College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree.
5. Letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation). Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Under general supervision, provides instruction, activities, and care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to promote all developmental domains, including social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development; works collaboratively with parents to identify each child’s abilities, learning styles, and individual needs and develops appropriate curriculum/education plans; oversees and directs student workers and laboratory students; ensures compliance with relevant health, safety, permitting, and licensing laws and guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

1. Some knowledge of early childhood education curriculum models, including Creative Curriculum
2. Some knowledge of Desired Results Developmental Profile assessments
3. Some knowledge of NAEYC or other early childhood education accreditation criterion

License(s) & Other Requirements

1. Possession of valid Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate.
2. Possession of a current Child Development Teacher or Associate Teacher Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
3. Current immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles/mumps/rubella.