Associate "Substitute" Teacher

About the job

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.