Substitute - Associate Teacher (Early Learning Centers) 2026-27

Job Summary

Provide supervision, care and social/learning activities to toddler and preschool-age children in a classroom environment. Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and development and implementation of lesson plans. Perform opening and closing functions for centers as assigned. Perform clerical duties.

Requirements

/ Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Required:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Completion of twelve units in early childhood education including core courses, that fulfill the requirements for an Associate Teacher permit as issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Applicants who do not currently hold an Associate Teacher permit must be willing to apply for and obtain one within 130 days of employment.
3. One year experience working with preschool-age children in an organized setting
4. First Aid and CPR certification (provided by SLOCOE if needed) must be obtained within 130 days of employment.
5. Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance as required by California Education Code. Proof of 12 ECE units to include 3 core classes: Child Growth and Development; Child, Family and Community; and programs/curriculum. You can visit our website at www.slocoe.org and under the HR tab look for credentialing services and review the child development permit matrix to verify required core courses. Copy of Transcript (Transcripts verifying 12 ECE units or copy of Associate Teacher permit) Resume Comments and Other Information This recruitment is to establish a substitute pool for our Early Learning Preschool classrooms. Candidates must meet minimum requirements of the position. SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) and/or SISC Defined Benefits. *Some benefits may apply.