On-call Substitute Teacher, Kids On Campus - Santa Clara, United States - Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University

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Santa Clara, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

On-call Substitute Teacher, Kids on Campus

Position Title:

On-call Substitute Teacher, Kids on Campus

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hiring Range:

$20.72 to $22.79 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Pay Frequency:

Hourly

Position Purpose

This is an on-call substitute Infant/Toddler/Preschool children position, responsible for working in a team teaching situation to plan and implement an appropriate educational program that advances the University's commitment of service to those who study and work at Santa Clara by providing excellent childcare services to faculty, students, and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A. Collaborate in team teaching situation with Director, seven other full-time teachers, and student aids to plan and implement an appropriate educational program

B. Administrative and operational duties appropriate to maintain quality childcare program.

C. Support and guide Kids on Campus student staff and sustain a collaborative team environment.

D. Communicate with parents to establish open line of communication.

Specific Duties:

A. Collaborate in team teaching situation with Director, six other full-time teachers, and student aids to plan and implement an appropriate educational program

Curriculum and activity planning that follows a developmental approach to learning; encourages self-expression; is conducive to successful learning experiences; and reflects concern for a child's cultural, social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
Have knowledge of and be alert to the needs and problems of children 6 wks-2 years old.
Provide positive, loving guidance to help children develop self-discipline and positive self-image.
Develop a program that will stimulate the infants and toddlers in all areas of growth

(physical, emotional and social).

Facilitate indoor and outdoor activities of children, interacting with and encouraging involvement of children.
Care for the physical needs of all, such as feeding, diapering and putting the children down for naps. This requires the teacher to learn the children's routines and communicate with the parents about changes in their child's schedule. Update Needs and Service plans quarterly.
Keep infant and toddler daily information sheets up to date and accurate
Handle discipline in an appropriate and positive manner, allowing children to maintain dignity and self-esteem.
Keeps KOC Director well informed of any special needs or problems concerning the welfare of the children in the program.

B. Administrative and operational duties appropriate to maintain quality childcare program.

Supervise and insure the safety and well-being of the children.
Supervise the functions of the classroom and maintain the scheduled events.
Supervise meal times, using these occasions to demonstrate and encourage good manners, nutrition and pleasant conversation.
Provide a quiet, restful naptime environment.
Help to maintain the ordered arrangement, appearance and learning environment of the classroom and outdoor play areas.
Become familiar with and follow all KOC policies.

C. Support and guide Kids on Campus student staff and sustain a collaborative team environment.

Supervise student staff in daily tasks/activities, e.g., in the proper implementation of clean-up procedures, supervision of children, discipline and conflict resolution, etc.

D. Communicate with parents to establish open line of communication

Establish and maintain good communication with staff and parents, using diplomacy and sensitivity.

Provides Work Direction
May provide work direction to student assistants.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

Fingerprint/child abuse clearance through California state licensing.
Current (within the last year) negative T.B. test and physical examination.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.

A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.