Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

Join to apply for the Substitute Teacher role at In The Zone Child Care Services

Join to apply for the Substitute Teacher role at In The Zone Child Care Services

$10.00/hr - $12.00/hr

To teach, supervise and ensure a nurturing environment for Pre‑K children. Also, to support the child‑care program in providing quality care that will be safe, affirming, enjoyable and enriching to children.

• Substitute and assist the primary teacher with planning and implementing of curriculum activities.
• Assist with planning and setting up indoor and outdoor environment.
• Assist with classroom record keeping.
• Responsible for the supervision and daily class functions of a group of children, creating a warm, loving and nurturing environment encouraging them to learn, develop and advance.
• Ensures constant focus on the well‑being, health and safety of children.
• Assists the primary teacher in to carry out activities on a daily basis and evaluates the effectiveness of child development activities.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and toys on a daily basis in accordance with hygiene procedures and participates in the maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, playgrounds and common use areas.
• Maintains an attractive, fun, clean, interactive, and orderly classroom that encourages children to create, play, learn and explore.
• Assists in the implementation of weekly activities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Assists and conducts daily health checks on each child, performs ongoing developmental evaluations of children, develops action plans and documents as needed.
• Follows policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, short‑term exclusion of children.
• Maintains ongoing, open communication with parents formally and informally regarding their child’s developmental progress, needs and interests.
• Cultivates positive relationships with children, families, parents, staff, state licensing authorities and volunteers.
• Contributes to the effective operation of the overall In The Zone programs.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or functions.
• Complies with all rules, regulations, procedures and protocols of In The Zone and the MSDH regulatory agency pertaining to the health, safety, emergency procedures and care of children.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance.
• Other duties as required or requested by immediate supervisor, Director of Administrative Services and/or the Director of Operations.

• Must be at least 18 years of age and bondable.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• One year of instructional experience in a licensed childcare facility is required.
• Ability to adapt to the center's needs and hour.
• Current child/adult CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain.
• Reliable Transportation to and from work.
• Must be eligible and pass MSDH Background Check.

• Walking, Squatting, Climbing, Hearing, Standing for periods longer than one hour, Pushing (50 lbs.), Lifting (50 lbs.), Sitting, Pulling (50 lbs.), Speech, and Vision.
• Must be able to lift and move In The Zone equipment properly as needed arise.
• Must be physically able to participate in high‑energy activities with students.

Entry level

Full‑time

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Location:

Ocean Springs, MS

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