Substitute Early Childhood Teacher

Position Title Substitute Early Childhood Teacher Department Children's Program
-Group Pay Type Non Exempt Appointment Type (A) On Call Hours Per Week varies Number of weeks 52 weeks per year other - # of weeks 52 Benefits Eligible No Benefits Geographical Regional Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement No Work Schedule

Job Description

General Scope of Duties

Will be supervising students in the event that their regular teacher is unable to lead class. Duties include managing classroom behavior, quickly interpreting lesson plans and creating reports to inform the students' permanent teacher of their success.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Duties in relationship to individual children and in groups

* plan short and long-term goals and objectives in all developmental areas

* plan and implement educational program that focuses on the developmental needs of the children

* keep attendance and daily records, plan appropriate snacks and write

* annual (nursery school) or bi-annual (special ed) reports

* evaluate children using observational and standardized means as appropriate

* participate in planning for future placement of children with team

* maintain safe and organized physical environment for children

* collect appropriate data for research projects as required

2. Duties in relationship to other staff

* supervise and evaluate aides

* co-ordinate appropriate case management with other professional team members

* communicate effectively with team members

* maintain regular communication with Program Director, Laboratory Coordinator and teachers

* attend all staff meetings

* maintain positive professional work environment

* attend in-service meetings as appropriate

3. Duties in relationship to parents

* maintain regular contact with parents

* work to enhance parental skills and understanding of their child's development

* conduct home visits as appropriate

* participate in parent social and educational functions

* conduct bi-annual formal parent conferences (December and May - special ed; November and May - nursery school)

4. Duties in relationship to school systems and support agencies

* attend Planning and Placement Team meetings as appropriate and case management meetings

* make recommendations for future placements when appropriate

5. Duties in relationship to college students

* supervise and evaluate practicum participants

* provide feedback to administration and students concerning practicum and written assignments

Education and Skills

Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field. Connecticut State Teacher Education Certification and/or Master's Degree preferred. Within four months of hire, the selected candidate must be designated as eligible to have unsupervised access to children in a child care center by the CT Commissioner of Early Childhood. Minimum of one-year working with young children necessary.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Driving Required No Salary Range $23.80 Note

Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate's experience, education, and the institution's pay structure to ensure internal equity.

Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 09/22/2023 Applications accepted through Open Until Filled Yes