The person selected for this position is required to possess a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher with 6 months' teaching experience. OR Individuals can qualify with a minimum of 12 Early Childhood/Child Development CORE units with at least a 6-month of teaching experience.

Substitute Teachers are required to work collegially as a team member with other center staff and respond positively to all management supervision and feedback.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

Teaching and Professional Requirements

• In cooperation with the teaching team, implement a variety of diverse, age-appropriate activities consistent with the philosophies of NBCC and Industry “Best Practices”. All activities and environmental set-up must meet the children’s individual developmental needs in their entirety (including social-emotional, cognitive, fine motor, gross motor, and physical development – including health and nutrition objectives as defined by NBCC’s Culture of Health).
• Obtain and maintain certification of basic Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR as required by California State Licensing.
• Participate in workshops, conferences, and other training sessions, which are deemed beneficial to professional goals and position.
• Demonstrate ability to work as a collegial team member with respect, trust, and professionalism with co-workers.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor at all times.

Child Interaction

• Give warmth and positive attention to each and every child in the classroom.
• Recognize and consider each child in relationship to cultural and /ethnic background, as well as respond to each unique individual child with dignity and respect. Foster positive self-esteem through respectful interactions with children and staff.
• Practice positive re-enforcement and re-direction methods. Children in childcare programs must not be subjected to corporal or unusual punishment, including spanking, humiliation, mental abuse, or punitive interference with daily living functions such as speaking, sleeping or toileting.

Program & Environment Management 

• Always Maintain required supervision of children (inside and outside) in accordance with California State Licensing regulations ratio standards.
• In cooperation with the teaching team, maintain general housekeeping tasks to provide an orderly, professional environment and atmosphere.

• In cooperation with the teaching team, maintain a safe, orderly, and inviting arrangement in all classrooms (including outside play areas) which compiles with NBCC’s best practices for classroom environments. Including the daily set-up of all classrooms and outdoor environment.
• In cooperation with the teaching team, maintain classroom documents: daily meal counts, classroom rosters, and ouch reports.
• Report to the Head Teacher or Site Supervisor, in writing, all injuries incurred by children or staff.
• Adheres to all NBCC policies and procedures as mandated by the Executive and Program Director.

Parent Relationships

• Promptly direct any relevant parent feedback (positive or negative issues) to the Head Teacher and/or Site Supervisor.

Work Environment

• Noise levels in the work environment are frequently loud.
• Will work outdoors and indoors.
• Will use computers, tablets, cell phone (if provided), and other office equipment.
• Will work alone and with other peers and supervisors.

Human Resources:

• Employee Rights (see Employee Handbook).
• Health screening as required in section 101216(g)
• Tuberculosis test & document as specified in section 101216(g).
• Criminal Record Clerance and/or criminal records exemption (DOJ, CACI & FBI).
• Valid Driver’s License (if transporting children).
• Child Abuse Managed Reporter Training (online).
• Employee Rights (Lic 9052).
• Proof of Immunizations for MMR, Tdap & Flu.
• Current CPR & First Aid

Physical Demands

• Health clearance by a physician.
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements of the job including lifting up to 50 pounds, range of movement including squatting, bending, reaching, standing, and sitting.
• Proof of current Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis, Influenza, Covid-19).
• T.B. clearance within the past year.