Substitute Teacher
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
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Position Summary
The Substitute Teacher/Assistant will play a crucial role in maintaining the continuity of learning and support for children in the Early Childhood (EC) Division at Children's Aid (CA). This position is designed to provide temporary coverage for classroom teachers and assistant teachers, ensuring that all children continue to reach developmentally appropriate milestones through evidence-based curricula, individualized support, and high-quality learning environments.
The Substitute Teacher/Assistant will work collaboratively with the teaching team to meet the needs of the children and families, aligning with the mission, vision, and core values of CA.
Essential Duties
- Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
- Support the teaching team in implementing strategies that align with educational goals and organizational standards.
- Promote high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom to support children's school readiness.
- Assist in providing responsive care through individualized planning, instruction, and supervision.
- Help design and execute a developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum that provides opportunities for meaningful exploration.
Position Summary
The Substitute Teacher/Assistant will play a crucial role in maintaining the continuity of learning and support for children in the Early Childhood (EC) Division at Children's Aid (CA). This position is designed to provide temporary coverage for classroom teachers and assistant teachers, ensuring that all children continue to reach developmentally appropriate milestones through evidence-based curricula, individualized support, and high-quality learning environments.
The Substitute Teacher/Assistant will work collaboratively with the teaching team to meet the needs of the children and families, aligning with the mission, vision, and core values of CA.
Essential Duties
Strategic Oversight
- Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
- Support the teaching team in implementing strategies that align with educational goals and organizational standards.
- Promote high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom to support children's school readiness.
- Assist in providing responsive care through individualized planning, instruction, and supervision.
- Help design and execute a developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum that provides opportunities for meaningful exploration.
- Prepare and organize materials and resources needed for daily lessons, activities, and projects.
- Set up and maintain an inviting and conducive learning environment, including the arrangement of learning centers and displays.
- Conduct small group activities under the guidance of the lead teacher and or Education Director to reinforce lesson concepts and provide additional support to students as needed.
- Work one-on-one with students who require extra assistance, ensuring personalized attention to meet specific learning needs.
- Collaborate with the teaching team to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and accommodate students with diverse abilities.
- Support the teaching team in maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment by reinforcing classroom rules and expectations.
- Address behavioral challenges by employing positive reinforcement strategies and seeking guidance from the lead teacher or school administration.
- Assist in integrating technology tools into the curriculum, helping students with educational software and managing technology resources within the classroom.
- Assist in maintaining accurate educational records and portfolios on each child, including implementing child observations,…
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