Substitute Teacher
Menlo Church
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Denomination: Presbyterian - Other
Category: Christian Education
Church Size: 2000 - 5000
Salary: Not specified
Posted on: January 17, 2023
Time Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Position Title: Substitute Teacher
Department / Location: Preschool/Kirk House
Supervisor: Preschool Director, Kirk House
Direct Reports: n/a
Classification: Part time On-call/Non-exempt
Pay Grade: 2
Date of Submission or Revision: 7.14.22
Date of Approval: 7.28.22
POSITION SUMMARY
Kirk House Preschool is currently looking for multiple Substitute Teachers to join our team. All Preschool staff must have a positive approach to children and use all interactions as opportunities to reinforce the holistic development of each child. Our interactions and curriculum are child-centered and led by the children's' curiosity and interests. You’ll collaborate with the other teachers, aides, and volunteers and report directly to the Preschool Director. Kirk House Preschool is an integral part of the Menlo Church campus in Menlo Park.
Kirk House Preschool provides young children with a positive school experience in a supportive Christian environment. We provide hands-on learning with the teachings of Jesus Christ interwoven into a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Play is the most important avenue to learning, as it actively involves the child in the learning process. We provide age-appropriate experiences for emotional, social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development. All staff must be committed to creating a safe and secure environment without criticism, so children feel comfortable to freely wonder, investigate, and explore.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1.Responsible for the safety of all children, in both indoor and outdoor settings.
2.Work as a cohesive unit with all Kirk House Preschool staff, supporting each other. Participate equally in joint-housekeeping responsibilities.
3.Responsible for arriving on time and creating a safe, calm, and welcoming environment, ensuring all materials are prepared and the classroom and yard are set up before the children arrive.
4.Collaborate with other staff to coordinate planned activities.
5.Implement a variety of activities that meet the emotional, intellectual, and social needs of each individual, while maintaining flexibility as needed.
6.Interact with children, asking open ended questions that foster curiosity and encourage involvement in activities.
7.Adapt activities based on the needs and interests of students’ special talents, ability levels, family backgrounds, and individual learning styles and preferences.
8.Use appropriate and positive reinforcement and discipline as modeled by the Director.
9.Additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Preschool Director.
PLEASE NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
•High school diploma or equivalency
•Must be 18 years old or older
•Minimum 2-years’ experience teaching
•Minimum 12-semester units (or equivalent quarter-units) of coursework in Early Childhood Education
•Substitute Teachers may have 6 units if they maintain current enrollment in ECE classes until the 12 units minimum is met.
•ECE classes should include semester units in:
oChild/Human Growth & Development
oChild, Family, & Community or Child & Family Relations
o2 classes in Programs/Curriculum
Preferred Education and Experience
•Associates Degree or 4-year College degree
•Experience teaching in a play-based program
•Familiarity with church organizations
Knowledge and Skills
•Committed to play-centered philosophy
•Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
•Demonstrated emotional maturity, stability, and judgment
•Good problem-solving skills
•Ability to speak effectively before small and large groups
•Strong written and spoken communication skills
•Proficiency with common office applications such as Word or Google Docs
Salary - $25.00 - $35.00
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/GK7jgBF4GXoK1iwr4IL18x
PI200992470
Department / Location: Preschool/Kirk House
Supervisor: Preschool Director, Kirk House
Direct Reports: n/a
Classification: Part time On-call/Non-exempt
Pay Grade: 2
Date of Submission or Revision: 7.14.22
Date of Approval: 7.28.22
POSITION SUMMARY
Kirk House Preschool is currently looking for multiple Substitute Teachers to join our team. All Preschool staff must have a positive approach to children and use all interactions as opportunities to reinforce the holistic development of each child. Our interactions and curriculum are child-centered and led by the children's' curiosity and interests. You’ll collaborate with the other teachers, aides, and volunteers and report directly to the Preschool Director. Kirk House Preschool is an integral part of the Menlo Church campus in Menlo Park.
Kirk House Preschool provides young children with a positive school experience in a supportive Christian environment. We provide hands-on learning with the teachings of Jesus Christ interwoven into a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Play is the most important avenue to learning, as it actively involves the child in the learning process. We provide age-appropriate experiences for emotional, social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development. All staff must be committed to creating a safe and secure environment without criticism, so children feel comfortable to freely wonder, investigate, and explore.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1.Responsible for the safety of all children, in both indoor and outdoor settings.
2.Work as a cohesive unit with all Kirk House Preschool staff, supporting each other. Participate equally in joint-housekeeping responsibilities.
3.Responsible for arriving on time and creating a safe, calm, and welcoming environment, ensuring all materials are prepared and the classroom and yard are set up before the children arrive.
4.Collaborate with other staff to coordinate planned activities.
5.Implement a variety of activities that meet the emotional, intellectual, and social needs of each individual, while maintaining flexibility as needed.
6.Interact with children, asking open ended questions that foster curiosity and encourage involvement in activities.
7.Adapt activities based on the needs and interests of students’ special talents, ability levels, family backgrounds, and individual learning styles and preferences.
8.Use appropriate and positive reinforcement and discipline as modeled by the Director.
9.Additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Preschool Director.
PLEASE NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
•High school diploma or equivalency
•Must be 18 years old or older
•Minimum 2-years’ experience teaching
•Minimum 12-semester units (or equivalent quarter-units) of coursework in Early Childhood Education
•Substitute Teachers may have 6 units if they maintain current enrollment in ECE classes until the 12 units minimum is met.
•ECE classes should include semester units in:
oChild/Human Growth & Development
oChild, Family, & Community or Child & Family Relations
o2 classes in Programs/Curriculum
Preferred Education and Experience
•Associates Degree or 4-year College degree
•Experience teaching in a play-based program
•Familiarity with church organizations
Knowledge and Skills
•Committed to play-centered philosophy
•Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
•Demonstrated emotional maturity, stability, and judgment
•Good problem-solving skills
•Ability to speak effectively before small and large groups
•Strong written and spoken communication skills
•Proficiency with common office applications such as Word or Google Docs
Salary - $25.00 - $35.00
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/GK7jgBF4GXoK1iwr4IL18x
PI200992470
Position Information:
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Substitute Teacher
Time Type:
Full Time
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Not specified
Organization Type:
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Contemporary
Church Size:
2000 - 5000
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Address1:
1111 University Drive
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City:
Menlo Park
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ZIP Code:
94025
Country:
United States
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