Job Description: The Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing substitute coverage for classroom teachers in the infant, preschool & school age programs. The Substitute Teacher is responsible for all aspects of care for children ages 2 months to 9 years. [the_ad id="29344"] Job Responsibilities: Encourage children to be responsible for their actions. Ensure a structured routine that allows for scheduled meal and rest breaks for the teaching team and maintains a flexible yet consistent daily schedule and routine for the children and parents. Guide children in becoming responsible integral members of the group and community. Utilize developmentally appropriate guidance practices for children in a multi-age program. Treat each child with dignity and respect. Facilitate for children to become actively involved in problem solving in the environment. Form relationships with parents, children and co-teachers that are respectful of individual differences, family styles and cultural/socioeconomic diversity. Infuse the classroom with language, songs, games and activities throughout the day. Ensure visual supervision and child safety at all times. Co-create and organize a stimulating and developmentally appropriate learning environment suitable for all of the children enrolled in the mixed aged classroom. Communicate with children, families and teachers in a positive manner. Provide programing that is in accordance with the policies, philosophy, and cornerstones of the Patagonia. Create the highest quality program for Patagonia children, employees and teachers. Create an instructional curriculum that meets the needs of each child with concern for his/her interests, individual learning style and pace of learning. Create a language rich environment to foster language skills. Job Requirements: Working knowledge of personal computers with experience in the use of such programs as Word, Excel and Outlook. Fifteen (15) units in Early Childhood Education (Growth and Development, Child-Family & Community, Infant/Toddler studies, School-age studies, and one other program class). Comfortable with team-based work structure; ability to demonstrate flexibility on the job. Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility. Excellent customer service skills in person, via email, and on the phone. Passionate about child development and supporting our company mission to save our home planet. Successful completion of the fingerprinting process and or successful transfer of fingerprints from another program. It is a job requirement to have a successful criminal background check as well as clearance from Live Scan that meets State child care licensing requirements. If you have, or later obtain an exemption from Licensing, please know that you may still not qualify for employment as Patagonia has its own rigorous internal standards and review process given the nature of the work with children. Two years’ experience working with young children (At least 150 hours working/volunteering with children within the last 6 months). Must maintain a current driver’s license & clean driving record. High school graduate. Successful completion of the hiring packet. Job Details: Company: Patagonia Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Ventura, CA, US Application Deadline: N/A [the_ad id='29345'] Apply Here Vacanciesspot.com
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