Teacher (Part-time and Substitute)



Job Details

Teacher (Part-time and Substitute)
Employer

City of La Habra

Salary

$11.25 - $14.50 Hourly

Location

La Habra, CA

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

00016

Department

Community Services

Division

Child Development

Opening Date

09/05/2017

Description

Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS until position is filled. Apply early. This position may close at any time without notice. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit application materials as soon as possible. MUST ATTACH TRANSCRIPTS AND PERMITS TO THE APPLICATION.

The City of La Habra is conducting a recruitment for part-time and/or substitute positions of Teacher for the Child Development Division, School-Age and Pre-School Programs.  The teaching positions, depending on assignment, may be working with school age or preschool age children for up to 8 hours/day, any day of the week, not to exceed to 28 hours per week.  These positions are authorized under State rules and funds, are grant-funded for specific programs, and may be of limited-term (subject to continuation of grant).  

A staff person who instructs children in activities designed to promote social/emotional, physical health and safety, and cognitive growth. Under the direction of the Lead Teacher and/or Program Specialist, to prepare and teach lessons to school age or preschool age children; assist the Lead Teacher and/or Program Specialists in planning programs and activities; and oversees assistants and volunteers in the classroom.

 

Examples of Duties

  • Plans and implements lesson plans for school age or preschool-age children.
  • Oversees classroom and playground activities.
  • Teaches, supervises, and instructs children.
  • Oversees staff and volunteers.
  • Plans and implements parent involvement activities.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of child-development psychology and behavior theories and related conceptual learning and emotional stages; knowledge of physical development stages in the areas of small and large muscle coordination and nutritional requirements of age groups; knowledge of art, crafts, music, science, and concepts such as color, geometric shapes for teaching on school age level; general knowledge of, and skill in, supervisory techniques; ability to communicate effectively with children and their parents in teaching, informing, and interacting situations; ability to plan a meal program that meets nutritional requirements of pupils; ability to observe and recognize behaviors or conditions in children that may indicate special attention or referral; ability to demonstrate art, crafts, music, and physical activities at the level of the pupil; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others and possess excellent customer service skills.

 

Supplemental Information

Education/Experience Requirements:
Option 1:  Applicants must hold a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher. 
 
OR
 
Applicants who do not possess a permit may apply by meeting ONE OF the FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
 
Option 2:  Applicants applying for a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit must have 50 days of experience working with children (minimum of 3 hours per day and within a period of 4 years), plus 12 Child Development Core Units and be able to apply within 30 days of employment.  *Must be continuously enrolled in school until obtaining the Child Development Teacher Permit.   
OR
 
Option 3:  Applicants applying for a Child Development Teacher Permit must have 175 days of experience working with children (minimum of 3 hours per day and within a period of 4 years), plus 24 Child Development Core Units and 16 general education units be able to apply within 30 days of employment.                                    
 
OR
 
Option 4:  AA or higher ECE/CD or related field with 3 units of supervised field experience in ECE/CD setting.
 
 Preference may be given to bilingual (Spanish/English) applicants.
 
License Requirement:  Candidate must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.  Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification is required (30 days after employment).  Must pass California Community Care Licensing fingerprint clearance to work with children.

Applicants who do not possess a permit must provide transcripts to verify education qualification requirements.  Applications will be screened and those applicants deemed best qualified will be invited for an oral interview.  The final candidate must successfully complete a medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check and will also be fingerprinted.

Below is a list of key benefits offered to part-time, seasonal, and limited service employees of the City of La Habra and is only a summary of benefits. They are not intended to replace or modify the legal plan documents on file in the Human Resources Department.

RETIREMENT: The City provides a deferred compensation 457 plan administered by ICMA-RC Retirement Plan.

PART-TIME EMPLOYEE PAID SICK LEAVE: Part-time employees are entitled to use accrued sick leave after 90 days of employment and are only permitted to use 24 hours of accrued sick leave time per year.

Employer
City of La Habra
Address
110 E. La Habra Blvd.

La Habra, California, 90631
Phone
562-383-4079

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