Substitute Preschool Teacher
Substitute Preschool Teacher
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Description
Background on Peregrine School
Peregrine School is a nonprofit independent school whose mission is to educate creative critical thinkers. Peregrine strives to provide children with the richest and most rigorous developmentally appropriate experience possible honoring both the spirit of childhood and the vast possibilities for human development. Peregrine School serves children ages 12 months to 6th grade; with ratios of 1:4 1:6 and 1:8in our Early Childhood Centers; and between 1:10 and 1:14 in our Elementary School. Visitfor more information.
Summary of Job Description
The Substitute Teacher supports a classrooms regular teaching staff in implementing class activities and projects. Substitutes engage students in inquiry and exploration and maintain a safe and nurturing environment for students under the guidance of the Teachers Lead Teacher(s) and HeadTeacher(s). A key piece of the Substitutes role is the flexibility to adapt to different programs and their routines
Responsibilities/Duties
- Fill in for regular teaching staff during absences on a long or short-term basis
- Clearly and effectively communicate with teachers administrative staff and Directors regarding their availability and shift times
- Support class activities and projects according to class structure with guidance from classroom teachers or lead lessons prepared by the regular teacher
- Engage students in a nurturing manner that uses open-ended questions and positive guidance techniques; facilitate games and activities with students
- Be knowledgeable of and follow school policies protocols and expectations
- Create a physically safe and attractive classroom environment
- Help maintain classroom and garden through cleaning organization and yard work
- Consult with Head Teacher or other appropriate teacher(s) when uncertain about how to handle a situation
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid Staff Lunch Provided Daily
- Collaborative Work Environment
Qualifications
- At least 12 Early Childhood Education units or equivalent; 6 units may be acceptable if actively taking more classes to complete the 12 units
- Teachers with less than 12 units have 1 school year to complete at least 3 units or will not be offered a position the following year
- Required Early Childhood Education or equivalent Human Development courses:
- Child Growth and Development
- Child Family & Community
- Program/Curriculum
- Infancy & Early Childhood (if working with infants and toddlers) or any other ECE course(s) of your choice
- Experience working with preschool children in a professional setting is preferred but not required
- Understanding of and commitment to Peregrine Schools mission and philosophy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills: ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
- CPR/First Aid preferred but not required
Employment Type
Part-Time
