Associate Teacher Substitute- Head Start Preschool 2026-2027

About the Employer

Welcome to the Waterford Unified School District!Thank you for your interest in joining the Waterford USD family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff excellent growth opportunities outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of Waterford USD is to service and support our schools along with numerous other agencies as we strive for excellence for our preschool and school-aged USD serves others by building capacity in our employees being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and Statement: Committed to excellence achievement and successMission Statement: Waterford USD in partnership and collaboration with families and the community is committed to developing: * A safe healthy and supportive environment * Academic excellence and achievement for all students * Well-rounded successful citizens with personal integrity * Self-directed and collaborative learners who are college and career ready * Diverse learning opportunities * Critical thinking and creative expression

Job Summary

Job Summary

12 Units Child Dev.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

DEFINITIONUnder the supervision of the Coordinator and the teacher performs duties necessary to assist in the planning and implementation of a Head Start Pre School program that addresses the individual needs of children and performs other related work as with the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate learning experiences for pre school children develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and with child observation of development and recording and interacts with children during indoor/outdoor free shape positive student behaviors via appropriate strategies and with the preparation of instructional materials for use by small records and files including confidential student records and equipment and machines necessary to operate the position related clerical as an appropriate positive role model. appropriate staff meetings and in-service assist with communication problems that result from a limited knowledge of the routine first aid and requests assistance for non-routine injury or in maintaining an orderly attractive and positive learning participate in parent conferences and other student progress report other related work as of:Basic concepts of child growth and developmental behavior;Student behavior management strategies and techniques;Appropriate English usage punctuation spelling and grammar;Routine record management storage and retrieval systems and to:Demonstrates an understanding receptive attitude toward students of varied ages;Communicates effectively in oral and written form in English as required;Performs routine clerical tasks and operates office related machines and equipment;Utilizes appropriate instructional material to enhance a positive educational environment;Understands and carries out oral and written directions;Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with children and DEMANDS The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions. performing service in this position will exert 20 to 40 pounds of force frequently to lift carry push pull or otherwise move type of work involves sitting much of the time but may involve running walking or standing for brief periods. the nature of sound near and far visual acuity depth perception providing oral information the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the AND EDUCATIONAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:Experience:One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of :Demonstrate the equivalent of twelfth grade completion and coursework in child development (minimum of 6 units - preferably 12).

Requirements / Qualifications

TB Screening is required upon Job OfferFingerprint Clearance is required upon Job OfferAssociate Teacher Permit Required

• Copy of Transcript
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

TB Screening is required upon Job OfferFingerprint Clearance is required upon Job OfferAssociate Teacher Permit Required

• Copy of Transcript
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Required Experience:

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