LSACC - Substitute Teacher​/Teacher's Aide

Substitute Teacher / Teacher's Aide

Status:
On call

Reports To:

Center's Director

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 ECE units preferred. Encouraged to work toward taking more ECE classes.
• Meets the requirements for a physical exam, testing (DTap, MMR, TB, CPR) and background checks.
• Evidence of emotional maturity, stability and physical stamina.
• Evidence of good judgement, problem solving skills.
• Skillful at providing safe supervision and awareness of student’s environment at all times.
• Ability to take initiative and takes direction well.
• Ability to maintain a clean, orderly and safe learning environment.
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to young children.

Responsibilities

General

• Reports to work on time and follows schedules as assigned responsibly.
• Is familiar with local personnel procedural policies (e.g. sick leave, requesting time off, etc.)
• Is familiar with local school handbook and SECC Early Childhood Employee handbook (purple book and can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Will be a team player and work with other staff with a positive attitude and open communication.
• Demonstrate responsive customer service.
• Assists lead teacher in anything requested.
• Wears appropriate, comfortable and modest clothing in preparation for a variety of activities.
• Understands they are a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and report findings to director.

Specific

• Supervise all activities to ensure child’s safety at all times.
• Interact with children in a caring manner, encouraging their involvement in activities.
• Manage children in a group setting with a firm, yet caring demeanor.
• Be willing to diaper or help children clean themselves.
• Make sure they are never left alone with a student.
• Assist in preparing materials needed in the classroom and for curriculum and monitor inventory.
• Understand and support curricular goals of the lead teacher.
• Observe and report significant individual or group behavior in a timely manner and report appropriately.
• Keep classroom clean, safe, orderly and visually appealing for emotional and intellectual stimulation.
• Treat each child with respect using appropriate and positive discipline measures when needed and work with other teachers for consistency.
• Assist with setting up or cleaning up before and after an activity.
• Have ability and willingness to prepare snack food and be aware of children with food allergies or generally help children during mealtime.
• Have ability and willingness to change children’s diapers or help a child clean up by following hygiene practices before, during and after diapering or potty time and use proper disposal of diapers.
• Have ability and willingness to wash and sanitize play equipment or other materials.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to bend, kneel, squat, and sit on the floor
• Be able to climb stairs
• Be prepared to stand for long periods of time
• Have fine motor skill dexterity
• Be physically agile
• Have high functioning visual, hearing and speaking abilities

Job Performance Evaluation

• At 3 month and 12 months during the first year of employment (6-month review if needed).
• Once a year for years 2-5 of employment.
• Once every two years after 5 years of employment.

Reduction-in-force or Termination

Procedures for reducing staff due to lower enrollment or disciplinary termination will be followed as outlined in the SECC Early Childhood Employee Handbook.

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* * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.