Building substitute

Position: Full time building substitute
Location
Newtown Discovery Preschool

Description

Overview:

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Substitutes. As a Substitute, you will have the opportunity to work in various educational settings, providing support and assistance in the absence of regular teachers or staff members. This is a rewarding role that allows you to make a positive impact on the lives of students and contribute to their educational development.

Must be confonfortable with infants through Kindergarten

Duties:

- Follow lesson plans and instructions provided by regular teachers or staff members

- Supervise students and maintain a safe and positive learning environment

- Implement classroom management strategies to ensure student engagement and behavior management

- Assist students with their academic tasks, providing guidance and support as needed

- Collaborate with other staff members to ensure continuity in the learning process

- Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the individual needs of students

- Foster a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student growth and development

- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and behavior

Skills:

- Strong literacy education skills to effectively communicate concepts and ideas

- Proficiency in math to assist students with numerical concepts

- Experience working with children in a classroom or educational setting

- Knowledge of curriculum development and instructional strategies

- Ability to provide tutoring and support to students in various subjects

- Familiarity with early childhood development principles and practices

- Excellent communication skills to interact with students, parents, and staff members

Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Previous experience with children

- Flexibility and adaptability to work in different classrooms or schools as needed

- Ability to follow instructions and adhere to school policies and procedures

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Position Requirements

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required

• Friendly, welcoming, open-minded personality required
• Energetic,optimistic, and compassionate attitude required
• Strong time management and organizational skills to work in a multi-tasked, fast-paced environment with general supervision
• Patient, courteous listener with the ability to show empathy required
• Ability to interact professionally with multiple levels of personnel within the organization internally and externally
• Effective verbal communication skills are a must

Physical Demands

May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk frequently during the day. May stand four (4) to eight (8) hours per day. May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion or more depending on child's weight. Visual acuity to see and read fine prints. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to hear normal voice sounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role.

Work Environment:
Work in a smoke-free internal and/or external environment.

Newtown Discovery Preschool offers our preschool teachers competitive compensation and benefits based on experience, education and certifications and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.