Associate "Substitute" Teacher

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

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.

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.