ECLC Substitute; On-Call

Departmental Supervisor: ECLC Executive Manager

Compensation Range: $10.00 per hour (no benefits)

Classroom Responsibilities:
Substitutes are called to cover the duties of regular preschool, infant/toddler, and child care teachers. Substitute coverage is on-call and may include pre-arranged coverage for a staff member’s planned absence, long-term coverage for medical or post-natal leave, or may be called by 6:30 a.m. Monday-Friday to cover a classroom by 7:30-8:00 a.m. on the same day. Duties vary depending on which classroom coverage is needed for, but would generally include the following:

• Following established lesson plans for daily classroom routines and activities.
• Teamwork with co-teacher to implement all activities, routines and operations, including appropriate experiences: physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development of each child.
• Greeting and interacting with families of children enrolled in the classroom, including ascertaining authorized family members when releasing children from the classroom.
• Works with co-teacher to make changes as needed for the continued interest and development of the children.
• Is responsible for a portion of the classroom clean-up and organization, toy sanitization and laundry.
• Reports directly to and is supervised by the appropriate Education/Disabilities Coordinator.
• Is responsible for documenting appropriate child progress, or concerns (in cooperation with co-teacher) on anecdotal records. Follows program confidentiality policies concerning information regarding children, families, and staff members.
• Promotes quality early childhood philosophy with staff, parents and the community.
• Works with all members of the staff in a professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of the program.

Occasionally, substitutes are needed to cover the kitchen or janitorial duties. All substitutes will be cross-trained to fill in for each area; classroom, kitchen and janitorial.

* You do not get paid for the one-day required substitute training

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• Must support the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s: vision, mission, and core values per CdA Resolution 015(2020)
• Comply with all other Health policies established by the Tribe or department, including the annual flu shot.
• Past experience working with young children, birth through age 6.
• Ability and willingness to maintain absolute confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Possess or be willing to obtain Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.
• All staff must have an initial physical exam and TB screening/test, and an annual TB screening/test annually thereafter.
• Be willing to work with a flexible and on-call schedule, including possible evening hours.
• Follow all rules, policies, standards, and procedures of the Coeur d’ Alene Tribe and Head Start/Early Head Start program. 12. Must have reliable transportation.
• Must pass local, state and federal background checks prior to employment.
• Must have at least two letters of reference from past employers, validating a positive work history, and demonstrating reliability.

• Child Development Associate certificate (CDA), Associate or Bachelors’ degree in early childhood development or closely related field.
• One or more years classroom/program experience working with children birth through age 6.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement appropriate learning activities for children and ability to plan and follow-through on projects.

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy. Applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug test and at-random testing following employment. Positions with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe are subject to a 6-month orientation period.