Substitute Classroom Executive

Reports to:

POD Supervisor FLSA Classification:  Non-Exempt Status: PRN (On call as needed)

Shift: Varies THE CENTERThe Flance Early Learning Center provides excellence by educating and nurturing young children, supporting families, and strengthening community. An integral part of our mission and practice is to develop partnerships with families and community organizations that prepare and empower children to embrace learning, a strong sense of self, and social connection as essential tools for growth, achievement and kindergarten success.

Overall Responsibility Substitute Classroom Executives educate and nurture in a classroom setting. Beyond teaching, they are responsible for care related to the safety, health, and hygiene of children stitute Classroom Executives are expected to be active members of Flance by contributing to staff meetings, attending parent meetings and staying current in the field of early childhood education through their own professional growth.

Interactions Build warm, respectful, and responsive relationships with children

Support children's social and emotional development through positive guidance and encouragement

Maintain a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment

Supervise children at all times to ensure safety and well-being

Communicate professionally and effectively with lead teachers, administrators, and support staff

Report concerns regarding children's behavior, health, or development to the lead teacher or director

Implementation

Actively assists with daily activities for children that is consistent with Flance's mission, Flance's Core Values as well as Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies including setting individual and group goals on a regular basis Maintains a safe, healthy and clean classroom environment in accordance with Flance policies, licensing and other regulations and best practices

Creates continuity for children and families by participating in daily check-ins and information sharing with Classroom Executive(s), supervisor(s) and others, as appropriate

Assists Flance with additional tasks, as requested, to ensure sustained excellence to children.

Implement lesson plans and daily schedules as provided by the lead teacher or center administration

Carry out classroom activities that support children's cognitive, physical, and developmental growth

Assist children with daily routines including meals, rest time, toileting/diapering, and transitions

Follow center policies, procedures, and licensing regulations

Ensure health and safety practices are followed at all times Planning Manages classroom (inside and out) using appropriate materials, interacts on a child-level interaction (floor, table), practices consistent routines and transitions by creating predictable structure for children and Conscious Discipline supportive techniques

Professional development - Maintains 15 or more continuing education hours per year Assists Flance with additional tasks, as requested, to ensure sustained excellence to children.

Prepare materials and learning spaces as directed by the lead teacher

Observe children's engagement and participation during activities

Document and communicate observations, incidents, or concerns to the lead teacher or director

Provide feedback to staff to support continuity of care and instruction  Skills and Attributes Communicates and maintains a welcoming and constructive relationship with children, families, and staff

Patient, nurturing, flexible and dedicated; must be willing to take responsibility and initiative; able to see the individuality in every child

Accepts direction and coaching in a constructive manner, able to learn about oneself and how it impacts teaching; open to learning new techniques and changing as necessary

Committed to continuous learning and growth as a professional educator

Plans, organizes and adapts programs to various age groups

Must have CPR and First Aid training/certification

Certified in safe sleeping training, Missouri milestones matter training, health and safety training, and caring for vulnerable children training. Environmental Factors Substitute Classroom Executives primarily work in the classroom and…