Substitute Teacher Eligibility Pool: Early Childhood Education Deparment

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma & 24+ units in Early Childhood Education courses

REQUIREMENTS FOR HIRE

All applicants must:

Complete application for this position (including 3 references)

Successfully complete an interview with a member of the Substitute Office or Recruitment team:

* September 19 (10:00 - 1:00pm) - 1000 Broadway Suite 150 Oakland, CA 94607

* October 17 (10:00 - 1:00pm) - 1000 Broadway Suite 150 Oakland, CA 94607

* November 13 (1:00 - 4:00pm) - 1000 Broadway Suite 150 Oakland, CA 94607

* January 9 (10:00 - 1:00pm) - 1000 Broadway Suite 150 Oakland, CA 94607

To expedite hire processing, candidates may gather the following materials:

Negative TB test current within past 60 days

Sealed copies of all college transcripts

Valid Driver's License, ID card, Permanent Residency Card or current US passport

Social Security Card (no copies)

Printout of your current credential

Proof of passing CBEST or CSET (Multiple Subject PLUS writing - test code 142)

All hires are contingent on applicant passing criminal background check.

Basic Function:

Under the direction of a site administrator, site principal or other appropriate administrator, plan, implement, monitor and assess a preschool classroom instructional program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrate clear knowledge of child learning and development

Support "all aspects of the child" by addressing linguistic, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development

Strike a balance between child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities

Incorporate small-group and individual activities, with a minimum of whole-group instruction

Employ strategies for working with children with special needs

Understand and address the needs of English-language learners

Involve parents and guardians in ways that enhance student learning

Understand the integration of play and learning and that play is essential to activity-based learning and to the development of self-regulation

Trained to help children to make steady progress in their physical, social, emotional and cognitive development

Make intentional use of play and experience-based learning, using a combination of child-initiated and teacher-selected activities.

Plan, implement, monitor, and assess a classroom instructional program which is consistent with District and Board goals and philosophies, site goals and specific objectives based on assessment of student needs.

Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students with health, emotional, social and developmental needs

Communicate regularly with families regarding goals and objectives of the instructional program, student progress observed, needs or challenges and special accomplishments

Respresent the District and Department and assigned school to local and State groups as assigned maintaining a positive image; interact with outside agencies as necessary

Provide instruction to students with special needs in accordance with IEP utilizing support services as appropriate; participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.

Maintain records regarding students including special education students in accordance with site, department, and District policy; prepare reports regarding students on classroom matters as directed.

Develop lesson plans in accordance with site, Department, and District policy and practice and specific plans for substitutes as necessary.

Cultivate a system of on-going collaboration and articulation with the elementary school

Perform related duties as assigned

Ability to:

Adapt plans to meet different needs, learning

Create an instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth

Establish effective rapport with students and their families

Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education

Monitor children in classrooms

Display the use of good judgement in making decisions

Maintain professional relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and supervising staff members

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Maintain acceptable standards of physical health, energy, and emotional adjustment of the job environment

Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance

Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard

Seeing to read a variety of materials

Education and Experience Required:

Experience: Two or more years of successful classroom teaching experience. Has recent and relevant training and experience in assessment, data analysis, working with second language learners. Experience implementing Open Court Reading program and administration of Desired Results Development Developmental Profile.

Education: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree, with major in child development/early childhood education and including courses needed to meet credential requirements and student teaching classroom experience.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid California Teaching Credential

BCLAD or CLAD certification is desirable

Valid California Class C driver's license

Valid early childhood certification

Assignments in this class may be full-time or part-time. Work year will be a traditional 10-month assignment.

Working Conditions

Location: Work is performed 95% within the school classroom setting, 5% in an outdoor educational setting: recess, walking, fieldtrips

Hazards: Workign with active young children, trip hazards, and slippery surfaces

Equipment used: General classroom equipment, computer, audio-visual equipment, copier

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of age, creed, sex, race, ethnic background, marital or veteran status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or religion.



Primary Location: Substitute Assignment (Various locations)
Salary Range: $113.30 / Per Day
Shift Type: Substitute

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