Early Childhood Substitute Teacher; Casual

Community Action, Inc. will position itself as the most effective and innovative human service organization in Central Texas.

Current Employment Opportunities

Please note that all positions indicate a deadline by when all applications must be received.

Position:Substitute Teacher

Location: Hays & Caldwell Counties

Job :26-00

# of Openings:1

COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. OF CENTRAL TEXAS
JOB VACANCY NOTICE # 26-00

Program
:
Early Childhood Education
Position: Substitute Teacher
Location: Hays & Caldwell Counties
Status: Casual
Schedule: As Needed - Hours/Days Will Vary
Salary: $105.44 - $114.40/Day

Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled

Mission: Helping Central Texans improve economics self-reliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships.

Strategic Function:
Assists the Classroom Teacher in providing quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunities which meet the individual needs of every child.

Operating Principles:

• Lifelong Learning: Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and experiences.
• Effective Communication: Provides well thought-out, concise, and timely oral and written information.
• Teamwork: Considers group effort more important than individual effort.
• High Personal Standards: Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance.
• Flexibility: Accepts other viewpoints, shifts strategies if necessary, and adjusts to changing work priorities.
• Concern for Accuracy and Effectiveness: Considers how work impacts both short term and long-term operating efficiencies.
• Initiative: Is proactive rather than reactive.
• Courteous and Respectful: Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.

• Develops a positive and productive relationship with all parents by communicating with parents in a positive manner on an ongoing basis.
• Develops a positive and productive relationship with the Classroom Teacher, Center Director and all other staff by communicating frequently and using positive feedback as much as possible.
• Acts as a positive role model for children, families, staff, and volunteers.
• Follows safety guidelines when lifting equipment and picking up children, upkeep, and age appropriateness of all equipment which children use.
• Cooperates and works as a team in the workplace by assisting others on a daily basis.
• Participates in workshops, in-service training and makes use of all professional growth opportunities.
• Reports to Person in Charge in absence of Center Director.
• Assists teachers with the implementation of the behavior management plan
• Reports all suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at and in accordance with agency policy.
• Arrives on time and works designated hours (unless otherwise specified by immediate supervisor).
• Flexibility with work schedule and location as needed based on program needs.
• Provide appropriate care for children including following appropriate diapering/toileting procedures, and maintaining a sanitized classroom, such as; hand washing, change of bedding, and sanitation of toys, equipment, and surfaces.
• Assist with recruitment of parents and staff.
• Submits time sheets accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Submits mileage accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Attends all staff and other meetings as assigned.
• Is a positive role model.
• Maintains confidentiality: records, client services, and staff.
• Adheres to Agency’s best practices related to time and leave.
• Dress is appropriate to work environment.
• Maintains a safe, orderly and clean environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Willingness to obtain CDA in the appropriate age group.
• 6 months experience in an early education or child development center setting.
• Able to…