Assistant Teacher Substitute

Assistant Teacher Substitute at Catholic Charities Community Services.

We are looking for a passionate, engaging classroom presence to support our Head Start program.

Assists and supports teacher and classroom functions by providing quality services to children and families assigned to the site. Assignment is for the school year (10 months) with scheduled breaks identified at the beginning of each program year.

• Supports the implementation of a designated bilingual, multicultural curriculum and supervises children in collaboration with the teacher.
• Assists teacher in the completion of observations needed for Fall, Winter, and Spring assessment periods and in the completion of the Education Plan three times per school year.
• Assists in the completion and implementation of weekly lesson plans.
• Assists teacher in the completion of two parent conferences and two educational home visits during the program year.
• Assists teacher in the documentation of health information and the completion of developmental and social/emotional screenings within 45 days of a child’s enrollment.
• Effectively serves children with disability and their families, making adaptations as necessary.
• Complies with all Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines and assists with daily, weekly and end‑of‑month food service paperwork.
• Mandatory reporter for any suspected abuse/neglect issues as required by law.
• Implements approved emergency plan; conducts and documents monthly fire drills as required.
• Maintains a clean classroom/working environment.
• May be called upon to fill in as a substitute in another classroom or at another site to ensure uninterrupted service delivery to children and families.
• Promotes ongoing commitment to excellence and continual quality improvement to ensure the highest quality of services to staff and clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Works alternative hours as required, including nights and weekends.
• Prepares and attends all meetings, trainings, and conferences as assigned.
• Maintains a self‑sufficient and functional work environment.
• Performs other tasks as may be required for the efficient, comprehensive, integrated program.

• Must demonstrate a positive, caring attitude, initiative, good judgment, and flexibility with program changes.
• Familiarity with Head Start standards, requirements, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to read and write legibly in English and demonstrate comprehension of basic math.
• Second language (Spanish, Arabic, or other program‑identified language) proficiency preferred.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences within the community, the program, and the agency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook) applications.

• Must be able to work with pre‑school‑age children.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment with moderate interruptions.
• May need to work in a non‑air‑conditioned facility and may be in contact with communicable diseases.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, squat, assist children to the bathroom, sit on floor and ambulate over uneven floor surfaces including stairs, steps and playgrounds.
• Must be able to visually and auditorily assess and interact with clients to ensure their safety and well‑being.
• Requires driving and may lift up to 40 pounds.