Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher position at Episcopal Children's Services, Inc.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Substitute Teacher provides a warm, nurturing, stimulating, safe and loving environment where each child can develop language, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills appropriately.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To become the Primary Caregiver/Teacher when a regular classroom teacher is absent.
• To familiarize self with the day’s planned activities.
• To assist in implementing culturally sensitive educational activities that are developmentally appropriate for each child’s age and language in an individual or small group setting.
• To provide a warm, nurturing, loving and positive environment, using positive guidance techniques and upholding the ECS Discipline Policy.
• To develop nurturing relationships with each child which encourage his or her social and emotional development.
• To maintain all federal, state, local and accreditation standards. (These may include those set forth by NAEYC, APPLE, ECS, DCF and Early Head Start.)
• To follow policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, short-term exclusion of children, and the administration, handling and storing of medications.
• To ensure that safe practices are followed to prevent injuries to children or self.
• To maintain sanitation and hygiene procedures and participate in the maintenance of the center.
• To provide and encourage effective communication and relationships with families so that parents feel comfortable talking to staff about their children.
• To encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.
• To eat with children, encouraging proper eating habits and conversation.
• Early Head Start - To follow infants’ individual feeding schedules, and hold infants who cannot sit independently while feeding.
• To communicate regularly with other staff in order to better serve children and families, including attending staff meetings, trainings, and sharing information.
• To have a cooperative, positive and supportive attitude within the program.
• To follow directions and assignments as given.
• To maintain appropriate record keeping, including maintaining children’s portfolios when covering for extended staff absences.
• To assist in kitchen and/or cleaning duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

• This position reports to the Center Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required and DCF 45-hour training and experience in a child care setting preferred

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of child growth and development as well as developmentally appropriate practices for children ages birth to 5 years.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children
• Ability to exercise control and maintain appropriate classroom discipline
• Ability and willingness to implement the approved curriculum
• Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity
• Ability to build and establish collaborative relationships
• Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and families
• Demonstrates proper use of grammar and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records
• A willingness to learn and continue personal education

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Complete TB screening & physical before having direct contact with children. Renew every 2 years.
• Commence within ninety (90) days and complete within 1 year of employment the DCF required 45 hr. training.
• Complete on-line Food Handlers Course Serving Safe Food in Childcare within 90 days of employment.
• Must have current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
• Complete a minimum of 15 hours of in-service training annually, July 1
  - June 30.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Work involves constant visual supervision of children and tolerance of loud noise
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Environment includes indoor classroom and outdoor playground

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL

SKILLS:

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)

Salary Description: $16.59 - $21.62 per hour

Employment details: Part-time

Job function: Education and Training

Industries: Non-profit Organizations