HEAD START - RXII - Substitute Teacher, Seasonal

SUMMARY OF PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Teacher (Sub) is responsible for assisting the Classroom Staff in the implementation of a classroom program designed to give each child an opportunity to participate in experiences that will enrich his/her development in a safe environment. Teacher Subs take the place of Teachers absent for a period of time on an as needed basis, i.e.: illness, vacation or training. They help recruit potential parents by providing information about the various program services and benefits offered to enrolled children and families.

Assists classroom staff with implementation of daily activities and classroom management principles. Helps implement classroom activities around concepts that incorporate the interests of the classroom community and meet goals and objectives outlined in the Creative Curriculum. Maintains enough flexibility to allow children’s interests to guide classroom direction. Responsible for and leads some activities as requested by the Teacher, Preschool Assistant Teacher, Infant Toddler Teacher, or center leadership.

Establishes and maintains positive, pleasant, and trusting relationships with parents, respecting their individual needs and maintaining professional and appropriate boundaries. Knows all medical conditions/needs of the children in the classroom (including allergies) and how to respond to these needs. Discusses what will be communicated to parents with the classroom team in order to give parents consistent messages in accordance with the Data Privacy policy.

Tends to children’s personal hygiene needs including diaper changing, cleaning, feeding, and changing soiled or wet clothes. Assumes other duties as requested by the classroom staff or center leadership.

Maintains a safe, clean, care‑giving environment, practices good personal hygiene and hand washing, and assures the well‑being and safety of all children in that environment. Utilizes disciplinary measures appropriately as outlined in the Behavior Guidance Policies and Procedures. Protects all children from physical punishment or verbal abuse by anyone in any program activity, and immediately reports any such incident to the person in charge.

Provides for the physical safety of each child from arrival time until departure time. Assures that safety and sanitation policies and procedures are followed appropriately. Assures that children are dressed appropriately for the weather and type of play in which they are engaged. Assures that children are supervised at all times. Has or obtains a First Aid and CPR Certification within 90 days of hire and maintains the certification during employment, and administers First Aid and/or CPR when necessary.

Greets children and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm. Maintains a cooperative attitude of working together with other staff, parents and volunteers in planning and implementing activities for the program/classroom. Maintains a positive, calm attitude and a pleasant, soothing voice, and models this attitude and voice for parents and others working or volunteering in the program.