Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

Benning Hills Head Start - Columbus, GA 31903

Salary Range $11.33 - $11.33 Hourly Position Type Seasonal Education Level High School Category Education

Substitute Teacher assumes the full role and responsibilities of the Teacher in his/her absence, provides support to regular classroom staff for the establishment, maintenance and management of all classroom activities.

• Implements daily lesson plans and daily schedules.
• Organizes and maintains learning centers within the classroom.
• Maintains order by using positive approaches to behavior management.
• Recruits volunteers and solicits in-kind contributions.
• Attends meetings, trainings and workshop as required.
• Maintains cleanliness of classrooms and adjoining restrooms.
• Serves as an advocate for the Head Start Program, families and children.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma and/or GED and
• At least one year experience working with infants and toddlers in a childcare setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred

Certificates/licenses/registration:

• Must have current driver's license and access to use of automobile with current insurance.
• Current CDA or AA in ECE required

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, play/interact with children in rigorous outdoor play for up to 45 minutes at a time, sit, bend, sit on the floor; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance;

and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.