About this role
Preschool Substitute Teaching Associate
This is a Chinese language position
We are looking to fill multiple substitute openings which are part-time (on-call, as needed) positions for the academic year. We are looking for Mandarin speaking substitutes at the Preschool level who are interested in stepping in as a Teaching Associate or Teacher on an as-needed basis.
Main areas of focus and responsibility:
- Follow the teachers lesson plans.
- Take over the responsibilities of the teaching associate so the teaching associate can serve as the lead teacher.
- Assist the lead teacher by prepping activities, supporting children, preparing snack, and helping with lessons.
- Supervise children in the classroom, on the playground, and during lunch and nap.
- Use positive discipline strategies in guiding student behavior.
- Demonstrate teaching competence, a positive attitude, a willingness to accept feedback, and a professionaldemeanor.
- Create a positive classroom community where all children feel respected and valued.
- Communicate effectively with teachers and students.
- Deliver developmentally appropriate instruction and behavior guidance with young children.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree (in education or related field) or 2+ years of teaching experience
- Minimum of 6 ECE units
- Experience working in preschools or early childhood environments
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience working in and with diverse communities
- Ability to work with colleagues from different backgrounds
- Commitment to school mission, policies and initiatives
- Technical/Computer skills as required for job performance
- Initial and continued tuberculosis clearance & DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index background clearance
Valued but not required qualifications:
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Experience teaching in diverse communities