Building Substitute

Accountabilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of children growth and development through implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets the recommended standards to ensure health, safety, and nutrition of children.
• Maintains safety regarding children’s allergies, emergency contacts, etc.
• Identifies health or safety concerns affecting the welfare of the children.
• Provides creative ideas to enhance curriculum regularly.
• Assumes leadership of classroom and curriculum in absence of co-teacher.
• Maintains staff/child ratios to ensure proper staffing levels.
• Maintains flexibility in daily routines and schedules with children and staff assignments.
• Responds effectively to emergency drills and real-life emergencies.
• Creates a welcoming environment for all children, staff, and families.
• Partners with families to create an open system of effective communication and assist in making smooth transitions.
• Communicates effectively and solves problems promptly.
• Anticipates the needs of others and meets those needs promptly.
• Provides quick and effective responses to customer complaints.
• Conducts self in a respectful and professional manner through all interactions including listening, acknowledging others’ opinions, and diverting gossip.
• Maintains the integrity of all confidential information.

• Qualifications

  • Affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
  • Associate’s degree in early childhood education or equivalent teaching experience preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or equivalent teaching experience preferred.
  • Two years previous experience working with young children preferred.

  Education

  • CDA (Child Development Associate) certification required.
  • Member of an education professional organization.
  • Completes credit hours towards an ECE degree, associate's degree, or CDA as required.
  • Completes 24 hours of training annually.