Substitute Preschool Associate Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Reporting to the Preschool Director, the Preschool Associate Substitute Teacher is responsible for

supporting the planning and implementation of daily classroom lesson plans and assuring safety of children in the preschool classroom.

POSITION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum/Program Design

• Work with the teachers to plan and prepare lesson plans, and submit in accordance with

administrative guidelines as necessary.

• Work closely with Classroom Leaders in a team-teaching atmosphere for classroom activities and

share pertinent information, suggestions or ideas on a regular basis.

Class Time

• Interact with children through instructional methods to include play, music, arts and crafts, reading,

writing, science and physical activities.

• Assist children with completing assigned projects and enhancing learning skills.

Assessment

• Monitor talents, special abilities, disabilities, deficiencies or problems of each individual child,

document issues/concerns as needed in logbook and notify management.

• Assist teachers with the preparation of evaluations for children as needed.

Student Relations

• Promote and foster each child's positive self-esteem and individual development toward fullest

potential in the areas of physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth.

• Establish and maintain a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, fellow staff and

parents/guardians.

• Assist children with personal care activities to include toileting, feeding and cleanliness needs inrelation to age/stage of development.

Classroom Environment/Safety

• Work closely with Classroom Leaders in a team-teaching atmosphere for classroom activities and

share pertinent information, suggestions or ideas on a regular basis.

• Assist with the supervision of Parent Volunteers, and regular Volunteers

Staff Development

• Attend in-service training, conferences, staff meetings and other meetings as required.

KidWorks, a well-respected community development organization located in central Santa Ana, restores at-risk neighborhoods one life at a time and serves over 800 children, youth, and parents every week through preschool, after-school tutoring and enrichment, leadership development, and community engagement and advocacy. To learn more, please visit

Company Description

KidWorks, a well-respected community development organization located in central Santa Ana, restores at-risk neighborhoods one life at a time and serves over 800 children, youth, and parents every week through preschool, after-school tutoring and enrichment, leadership development, and community engagement and advocacy. To learn more, please visit