Early Head Start ​/ Head Start Substitute II - Teacher, Winslow

Substitute Teacher

$19.58/hr, Up to 35 hrs/wk

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

The Substitute Teacher works with all children in the classroom and assists the Center Director in developing appropriate Early Childhood Education programs that meet the developmental needs of all children and their families. Works under the supervision of the Center Director and performs his/her duties in the absence of the Director, as assigned. Assists with record-keeping responsibilities and in facilitating parent participation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and assist children in performing activities
• Responsible for classroom operations, including developing developmentally appropriate lessons plans including language development, pre-math skills, Individual Education Plan (IEP) and developmental assessment goals. Demonstrate appropriate staff and child interactions. Implement appropriate room arrangement and classroom environment, set goals, implement and monitor improvement plans and objectives, implement child assessment system including on-going observation, and collection of work samples, plan classroom activities and behavior management.
• Assists the Center Director in the supervision of assigned Teacher Aide, parent and community volunteers, interns, Special Needs Teacher Aides, in all activities. Role model appropriate teaching techniques. Encourage positive staff/child interactions.
• Coordinate and/or administer screenings of children, but not limited to: audio, vision, height, weight anemia, Individual Education Plan (IEP), mental health, developmental as needed: complete proper documentation and conduct follow-up to social services and other referrals.
• Communicate daily with families. Assist with parent meetings and assist other staff in working with parents.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences a minimum of two (2) times per year per child. Coordinate and carry out a minimum of two (2) home visits per year per child.
• Disseminate all Head Start operational directives and other information as directed by Supervisor, to center staff and parents.
• Help to identify family needs and develop family action plans.
• Assists in the ongoing recruitment and enrollment of eligible children for the program.
• Participates and follow through with successful public school transition planning.
• Implement family style meal services and nutritional activities for children and their families using CACFP guidelines.
• Complete reports as assigned by supervisor, with accuracy and timeliness.
• High tolerance for paperwork, documentation and meeting program and federal deadlines
• Maintain strict child & family confidentiality.
• Participate in family staffing and conduct associated follow up activities as required.
• Conduct health and safety checks in classroom and in the playground. Report needed repairs timely.
• Oversees inventory and control of classroom supplies and materials
• Works with center staff, when applicable, to ensure that the center is kept sanitary and within the local, state, and national health and safety regulations
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assists in the supervision of assigned Teacher Aides and Special Needs Teacher Aides. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities can include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; mentoring and counseling; rewarding and disciplining employees; address complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Must have experience and training equivalent to an Associate of Arts Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field with 18 hours of ECE and student teaching. Must have…