Family Center Early Childhood Substitute Teacher

Family Center Early Childhood Substitute Teacher

The Family Center at Highlands School is an early childhood program meeting the needs of children from 6 weeks old to 4K readiness. We seek to hire a substitute teacher with a strong background in early childhood education and child development with commensurate experience. The successful candidate must be a team player and positive thinker, exhibit a model work ethic and can-do attitude, be loving and nurturing, and possess strong communication skills.

This is a substitute position.

Plan and implement age and developmentally appropriate classroom practices that will include the areas of physical, emotional, social and cognitive/intellectual needs of the children, utilizing early childhood educational best practices

Have knowledge of and preferred experience teaching a nationally recognized early childhood curriculum (ex: Creative Curriculum) as well as NAEYC curricular guidelines

• Accept and maintain responsibility on a daily basis for the ordered arrangement, appearance and cleanliness of the learning environment
• Complete weekly lesson plans and maintain a portfolio for each student
• Encourage children’s development in the areas of building self-confidence, problem-solving, and taking responsibility for their actions
• Foster and build strong relationships with each child on a daily basis through circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, etc.
• Consistently yet lovingly teach developmentally appropriate classroom behaviors
• Build positive, informative, and communicative relationships with the parents and other caregivers
• Work with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with others, and work cooperatively as part of a team
• Be an active and integral part of the Highlands Community by fostering relationships with other teachers and staff at all grade levels and in all departments
• Exhibit a growth mindset in the area of professional learning and development
• Understand, accept, and abide by the School’s philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities

Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Degree

• 2+ years’ experience in a quality Early Childhood program
• DHR background clearance
• Exhibit strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication ability, and creativity
• Possess strong time management skills
• Maintain certification in First Aid and CPR
• Show strong interpersonal and leadership skills, possessing initiative, flexibility, responsiveness and nimbleness
• Must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

* We cannot accept electronic signatures on the application. Candidates must scan or send an application with an original, print signature.

Highlands School does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religious belief, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other protected class pursuant to applicable local, state or federal laws.

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Kavita Vasil, Head of School

Highlands School, 4901 Old Leeds Road, Birmingham, AL 35213

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