Early Childhood Substitute Associate Teacher

pDescription/ppstrongMake a Difference with TEACH-LA!/strong/ppAre you passionate about helping children grow and thrive? Join TEACH-LA for hands-on experience, flexible hours, and career support while making a lasting impact in early childhood education. Why You’ll Love Working With Us/pullistrongCompetitive pay/strong that values your skills and experience/lilistrongFlexible schedules/strong – full-time, part-time, and on-call options available/lilistrongPaid training amp; professional development/strong to grow your career/lilistrongGain valuable experience/strong working directly with children/lilistrongChild Development Permit reimbursement /strongto support your career journey/lilistrongReferral bonuses/strong for bringing great teachers to the team/lilistrongCareer pathway/strong in a growing field with room to advance/li/ulpAbout TEACH-LA/ppWe prepare educators to nurture young children through training, on-the-job experience, and a supportive professional network so you can succeed in your ECE career. TEACH Track is our workforce initiative designed to open doors for those who need it most—including strongEnglish language learners/strong and individuals who have been stronglong-term unemployed/strong. Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, TEACH Track helps you overcome barriers to entering the early childhood field by providing:/pullistrongFinancial assistance/strong to cover the upfront costs of becoming an educator/lilistrongProfessional training/strong from trusted education partners/lilistrongPaid, on-the-job classroom experience/strong/lilistrongJob placements/strong with real opportunities to grow in early childhood education/li/ulpOur mission is to expand access to quality jobs while preparing the next generation of educators to nurture and inspire young children.strongLearn more: /stronga href="https://teach-la.com/"ustronghttps://teach-la.com//strong/u/a/ppbr/ustrongSubstitute Associate Teacher/strong/u/ppstrongJob Purpose/strong/ppThe strongSubstitute Associate Teacher/strong will work under general supervision, supporting the care, instruction, and development of preschool-aged children. This includes assisting in lesson planning, supervising daily activities, serving meals, and ensuring a safe, healthy environment./ppbr//ppstrongKey Responsibilities/strong/pulliShare teaching duties with a Teacher I or II/liliSupervise children in indoor/outdoor settings/liliPrepare snacks/meals amp; maintain clean food areas/liliPromote healthy hygiene habits (including diapering as needed)/liliAssist in lesson planning amp; developmental assessments/liliSupport teacher-parent conferences amp; occasional home visits/liliMaintain records (attendance, progress, assessments)/liliSet up classrooms amp; organize materials/liliTravel to various school locations (15 mile radius)/li/ulpRequirements/ppstrongQualifications/strong/pullistrong12 completed ECE/CD units required/strong (AA degree or higher preferred)/liliMinimum strong6 months–1 year/strong experience with preschool children (Head Start experience a plus)/liliStrong understanding of child development amp; classroom management/liliCPR/First Aid certification/liliValid CA Driver’s License amp; proof of insurance or reliable transportation/liliDOJ fingerprint clearance (Livescan with CA Community Care Licensing)/liliBilingual skills a plus/li/ulpstrongSpecial Requirements/strong/pulliTB test (within past 11 months) amp; health screen clearance/liliImmunizations: MMR, Tdap, Flu/liliCOVID vaccination or approved exemption/liliAbility to lift 25 lbs. and meet physical demands of active work with young children/li/ul