Substitute Teacher Assistant, Early Childhood Education

Overview

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We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

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Departmental Overview

Residential and Student Services Programs, as a part of the Division of Student Affairs, provides students with a comprehensive residential student life experience, state of the art dining services, safe and clean residence halls, an effective transition into the University through a well-planned orientation and a developmentally based early childhood education program. The Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP) provides developmental play-based child care for the children of students, staff, and faculty via licensed child care centers on or near the UC Berkeley campus, serving 250 University children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years old.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Substitute Teacher Assistant is responsible for supporting the classroom's play-based curriculum including caregiving and assisting with preparing lesson plans which meet the individual needs of children. The Substitute Assistant Teacher supports teachers in leading small and large group activities for the age and developmental level of children assigned. The Substitute Assistant Teacher supports and provides feedback to the teachers in the classroom with child screening, assessment, parent interaction and adherence to local, state and federal standards as well as all licensing regulations pertaining to children in group care settings.

Excellent communication and a commitment to teamwork is core to the success of this position.

Classroom Responsibilities

• Provides caregiving functions as needed and when appropriate, i.e. diapering, napping, feeding, nurturing, etc.
• Assists in the maintenance of center as a safe and clean environment for children. Practices responsive caregiving in all aspects of daily care.
• Helps organize, set up, supervise and clean up curriculum activities that stimulate children's curiosity and abilities.
• Engages in intentional interactions with children in teaching and learning.
• Observes and interacts with children as individuals and shares observations with staff.
• Provides feedback to teachers that support individual needs of children.
• Provides input to teachers in support of parent/teacher conferences.
• Uses respectful language and positive guidance when addressing children's behavior in the classroom.
• Participates in classroom management to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
• Cultivates learning of all children, regardless of developmental level and/or presenting temperament.
• Supports implementation of best practices of the philosophies National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in all rooms, and Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) philosophy in infant/toddler rooms.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participates and attends all required ECEP and RSSP…