Substitute, Education ​/ Teaching

Classroom Teacher

Objective:
Under supervision and direction of senior staff conduct classroom activities which provide individual developmental experiences for children; to perform classroom teaching duties; to be responsible for the health, safety, and personal welfare of children.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Active nurturing supervision of children in the classroom.
• Assist utilizing curriculum to fidelity to teach children and keep them actively entertained.
• Ability to assist in input accurate data if necessary.
• Must be able to work closely together with other classroom staff to provide direct supervision of children.
• Manage schedules amongst one another to ensure coverage.
• Supporting knowledge of Early Learning Outcomes Frameworks, School Readiness Goals, Program Goals/Policies.
• Performing duties requested by Supervisor, Head Start Director and/or Igniting Futures Academy Manager, COO, and CEO.

Universal Standards:

• Communication:
  Ability to communicate (in-person and electronically) with staff, superiors, community officials, families effectively and appropriately.
• Cultural Competence and Ethics:
  Positive, caring and supportive attitude characterized by understanding and non-judgmental commitment to participant families, coworkers, superiors, and all other persons with whom interaction occurs. Comply with all Standards of Conduct and Confidentiality Policies.
• Organization:
  Ability to manage time, energy and workspace well in order to accomplish all assigned tasks successfully.
• Reporting – Timesheet Biweekly, assist in other reports if necessary.
• Health and Safety:
  Ability to squat, sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, hear, see, speak, and lift and/or carry at least 40lbs. Knowingness of possibility to exposure of blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Knowingness of possibility to exposure of communicable diseases.
• Technology:
  Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) proficient. Willingness to train in program and agency data management systems.
• Professionalism:
  Ability to casually present oneself. Accountability – Timely, Attendance. Team Oriented. Possess problem solving skills. Continue to expand knowledge by attending trainings, etc.

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED. Prefer 6 months experience. Willingness to complete/continue trainings/certifications - Any other trainings/certifications deemed necessary. Must maintain certain certifications.

Additional Requirements:

Comply with all background checks required by the program. Valid Virginia Driver's Licenses may be required.