EED Substitute
Company: Community Bridges
Location: Watsonville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Community Bridges envisions a thriving community
where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full
potential. Our family of ten programs delivers essential services,
provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health
and dignity across every stage of life. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under
the general supervision of the Division Director and direct
supervision of a Site Supervisor, the Substitute will provide
scheduled classroom coverage for children. The incumbent will be
scheduled, for example, to cover a teacher’s sick day, rotate
between programs every few days to provide release time for
teachers, cover a vacation for two or more weeks, or be placed in a
vacant teacher position until filled. Substitute will assist
teaching staff with supervision of children, daily routines,
positive conflict resolution, and appropriate curriculum activities
and daily classroom transitions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides for health and safety of children. Creates and maintain an
age appropriate indoor/outdoor environment. Fosters children’s
self-help, problem solving and positive conflict resolution skills.
Assists Teachers in planning and implementing weekly curriculum
plans appropriate to the developmental needs of children. Uses a
supportive approach to manage children, especially when dealing
with children with physical limitations, developmental or learning
delays and emotional challenges. Responds calmly and appropriately
to children’s undesirable behavior such as hitting, kicking,
throwing things, spitting or name calling, etc. Reacts quickly and
properly to keep children safe in all circumstances including
emergencies. Assists in setup, serving and cleanup of snacks and
meals. Assists with indoor/outdoor set-up and clean-up and opening
and closing of center. Complies with all policies and practices as
detailed in agency Personnel Policies. Observes safety and health
standards for as detailed in agency “Employee Injury and Illness
Prevention Program” handbook. Remains knowledgeable about current
Emergency and Disaster plans and know your specific
responsibilities in response to an emergency/disaster. Knows
location of and how to use emergency shut-off for water,
electricity and gas. Other job related duties as assigned.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with parents, staff and
volunteers at the Center, including persons from different racial,
cultural and ethnic groups and from different backgrounds and
lifestyles. Job descriptions are intended to be illustrative only;
they are not designed to be restrictive or to define each and every
assigned duty and responsibility. In an organization of this
nature, each employee is expected to perform such duties as
necessary to fulfill the stated goals of the agency. We screen all
applicants, require background checks on final candidates
consistent with funding regulation requirements and are a Drug-Free
Work Place. OTHER JOB DETAILS: This is a on-call, non-exempt
position—hours vary. This position is eligible for a $.40 per hour
bilingual differential after passing a test administered by the HR
department. On-site attendance during scheduled work hours is
required of this position. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Knowledge of: Methods, philosophy and techniques of early childhood
education; and Report preparation and record keeping. Ability to:
Plan, organize and implement a developmentally appropriate program
for children; Work effectively and respectfully in collaboration
with coworkers as part of a team; Use a supportive approach to
manage children, especially when dealing with children with
physical limitations, developmental or learning delays, and
emotional challenges; Respond calmly and appropriately to
children’s undesirable behavior such as hitting, kicking, throwing
things, spitting or name calling, etc.; and React quickly and
properly to keep children safe in all circumstances, including
emergencies. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: Must qualify for a Child
Development Associate Teacher permit or higher under the State of
California CDD Matrix. The minimum requirements to obtain an
Associate Teacher permit are as follows: Must have 12 Early
Childhood Education (ECE) units, including core courses in
Curriculum, Child Family & Community, and Child Growth Development.
Must have at least 50 days of experience in paid or unpaid work in
a child care setting in the previous 2 years. Must maintain an
active permit once obtained, which requires completion of a minimum
of 105 hours of professional growth every five years. PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Must be able to
stoop, bend, kneel, push, pull, turn body quickly and get up and
down from ground level frequently throughout the day. Must be able
to stand for long periods of time. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must provide
valid CPR certification and Pediatric First Aid training
certificate or be willing to obtain both within 30 days of
employment. Must be fingerprinted, complete a Child Abuse Index
Check form, and be criminally cleared prior to beginning
employment. Must undergo a health screen and TB test and submit the
results within 7 days of employment. Must provide transcripts of
college courses prior to beginning employment. Must sign a
“Mandated Reporter” agreement, which mandates employee to report
suspected child abuse. Must have a valid CA driver’s license, have
access to drive a motor vehicle incidental to the performance of
the work, and be insured. Must be proficient in English, fluent
bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
Keywords: Community Bridges, Berkeley , EED Substitute, Education / Teaching , Watsonville, California
