Substitute Teacher

Overview

Position to support Head Start or Early Head Start classrooms in a part-time role. This role involves assisting with education, daily program operations, safety, and collaboration with families and staff.

• Assist in the education and daily program of a Head Start or Early Head Start classroom.
• Assist with implementation and coordination of all Head Start or Early Head Start functions.
• Identify, report, and provide supportive services in cases of child abuse/neglect, notifying the Family Services Center Manager or Center Director.
• Assist in providing educational experiences that promote development.
• Instill in each child a positive self-image and sense of self-worth.
• Develop language arts and related skills for all children.
• Incorporate multi-cultural content, folklore, etc. into the program.
• Ensure all children receive individual attention.
• Be in the classroom before children arrive each morning, unless designated otherwise by supervisor.
• Maintain safe environments in classrooms, playgrounds, restrooms, and equipment.
• Make the best use of volunteer help.
• Assist with child assessments and screenings.
• Assist on field trips and other school functions.
• Assist with home-style meal service for the children.
• Report illnesses or accidents to the Center Coordinator and/or Center Coordinator/Family Specialist.
• Report student absences of three days or more to the Center Coordinator and/or Center Coordinator/Family Specialist.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and in-service trainings; maintain mandated training hours.
• Keep classroom and other areas clean and neat at all times.
• Demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in working with Head Start or Early Head Start children.
• Acquire and maintain up-to-date training/certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Assist with daily activities including staff/child ratio, discipline, and safety.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Family Services Center Manager or Center Director.

• High School diploma or GED required; certifications are not applicable.
• Preferred: two (2) years of related experience in a preschool setting.
• Must be able to communicate with children and families with no or limited English proficiency.
• Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic; computer literate.
• Ability to work effectively without extensive supervision; ability to operate office machinery; able to function with diplomacy and tact.
• Handle all student information with confidentiality.
• Report suspected child abuse/neglect to the administrator and law enforcement.
• Abide by Innovative Network of Knowledge policies and procedures; adhere to DFPS and OHS regulations and standards.
• Ability to work as a team player; must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Complete and pass health examination; confirm work eligibility; pass driving history and criminal background checks.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and perform activities requiring bending, kneeling, and engaging with children.

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other unlawful classification. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.