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General Summary
Substitutes at PACCC assist in a variety of teaching and learning environments with children ages infant through school-age. Substitutes fill-in for the regularly appointed teacher in their absence. Substitutes assist with on-floor program participation and care of the children and tasks that support the smooth operation of the program such as set-up and cleaning up of meals and activities.
Under general direction, supervises children to promote their physical, cognitive and social development. Responsible for on-floor program participation with children. Assures on-going, age-appropriate activities and development of children. Implements the curriculum as needed and under the direction of regular teaching staff. Provides a safe environment for all children at all times.
Essential Functions
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Maintains continuous visual supervision of the children at all times.
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Fosters cooperative behavior and the development of social skills using positive reinforcement and guidance.
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Assists in the implementation of age appropriate activities, as directed.
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Guides children in health and safety practices and self-care.
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Observes children to detect signs of ill health. Immediately reports any concerns to center staff.
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Communicates with parents and staff in a professional manner.
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Maintains, as fully as possible, the established routines and procedures of each center.
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Establishes positive working relationships with center staff.
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Creates a climate that promotes fairness and respect.
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Maintains confidentiality of all information concerning students, staff or parent/guardian.
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Able to observe, see, hear and respond to children's needs in all areas of center grounds and during off-site excursions.
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Able to safely lift 30 pounds from floor to waist level 10 to 15 times per day. Required to ask for assistance for lifting over 30 pounds.
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Able to respond to a child's needs 30 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to the staff person's health.
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Able to work in indoors or outdoors with various temperatures and noise levels.
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Able to stand for long periods of time with frequent kneeling, stooping, or crouching.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of at least 2 semester units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development and continued enrollment in these courses until 6 units have been completed. Plus some experience in child care or a related environment, which could include parenting, grandparenting, volunteer work with children or baby-sitting, OR
Completion of at least 2 semester units in any area of the following: Recreation, Physical Education, Human Services, Social Welfare, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, Home Economics or School Age classes and continued enrollment in these courses until 6 units have been completed. Plus some experience in child care or a related environment, which could include parenting, grandparenting, volunteer work with children or baby-sitting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education, including Core* units, plus 6 months experience, OR
Completion of 12 semester units in any area of the following: Recreation, Physical Education, Human Services, Social Welfare, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, Home Economics, ECE, Child Development or School Age classes, plus 6 months experience.
Any combination of education and experiences equivalent to graduation from a four-year college with a major in Child Development or related field.
*Core Units: Child Development; Child, Family, Community; Program/Curriculum; and Infant Development
The following additional qualifications are required: CPR/First Aid certification.
Palo Alto Community Child Care is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.