Substitute Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Who We Are At the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC), we have a mission to diminish poverty and enable self-sufficiency for all Howard County individuals, families, and children in need. We take action towards this mission by focusing on five critical services: housing assistance, food assistance, energy assistance, weatherization assistance, and early childhood education. CAC impacts our local society by changing lives and helping create a pathway through and out of poverty or just providing a hand up when one is needed.

Who You Are As a substitute teacher at CAC, you will be responsible for providing a learning environment based on sound, developmentally appropriate practices. The ideal candidate for this position will need to adhere to education, health, safety, and nutritional practices established by CAC's Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program. This candidate will represent a positive role model for others by maintaining the highest level of professional and ethical behavior throughout interactions with internal and external customers

Responsibilities

Implements substitute lesson plans based on CAC's provided curriculum that emphasize the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and Maryland Early Learning  the absence of regular classroom staff, implements a daily program that provides quality teacher and child-initiated activities in both large and small group, indoor and outdoor play, and timely and predictable transitions

Makes timely requisitions for health, safety, and classroom supplies and cleans play areas

Practices and understands the procedures of CAC's absent policy regarding students

Attends work regularly per assigned work schedule and in accordance with Agency policy.

Complies with all Early Childhood Education Performance Standards and Maryland State Department of Education Accreditation Standards.

Supports each child's home language, culture, and family composition through creating a culturally and linguistically appropriate classroom.

Works cooperatively with others, including all staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, community professionals, clients, vendors, and the public.

Invites parents to become an integral part of the program by providing opportunities for parents to participate in classroom and agency activities.

Required Qualifications (Any certifications or degrees listed in this section are to be uploaded with your resume at the time you apply to the position):

High School Diploma or GED Certificate
45 hours in Child Growth and Development
45 hours in Preschool Methods and Materials and/or 45 hours Infants and Toddler Methods and Materials Strong computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, and academic platforms.

Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle during work hours

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Able to fluently read, write, comprehend and speak English Ability to respond rapidly and effectively in emergency situations, including the physical capability to move quickly, transition to and from the floor without delay, and take immediate action to ensure the safety and well-being of children in the environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Early Childhood Education experience CPR and First Aid certification

Bilingual, especially Spanish speakingCDA or AA in Early Childhood Education Experience working with children in the age group of 6 weeks to 5 years old in a group setting

What We Offer:

CAC BenefitsE-Verify Notice:
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