Long-Term Substitute Preschool Teacher

Scope of Responsibility

This position is responsible for the welfare, education, safety, and general well-being of all children assigned to the position holder’s care.

Qualifications

• Cooperate with licensing staff and other appropriate agencies in maintaining compliance with requirements and in providing a high quality of care.
• Maintain all records as required by the ELC and BFTS.
• Share in the responsibility of maintaining a clean and safe environment, including upkeep of equipment and supplies and general cleanliness of the room and playground.
• Obtain the required training hours annually to meet BFTS requirements.
• Greet children and parents warmly and with enthusiasm each morning and assure that each child is gradually assisted to become a part of the group upon arrival.
• Provide opportunities and activities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children.
• Supervise the children at all times to ensure safety. Provide positive guidelines such as redirecting, positive language, and positive reinforcement, and interact with children in a way that conveys respect and nurturing.
• Use a variety of teaching techniques, including modeling, observing, and questioning. Knowledge in curriculum, such as Reggio Emilia, is desirable.
• Assist the lead teacher in planning a developmentally appropriate child-centered curriculum for the age group.
• Aid in the preparation of materials for use during the lessons/day.
• Aid in the provision and planning of opportunities and activities inspired by that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the development levels of the children.
• Conduct ongoing informal assessments of the children.
• Attend promptly to children’s personal hygiene needs.
• Prepare meals as directed, help with all clean up, assist children with eating if necessary, and assist at nap time.
• Develop rapport with children, parents, and co-workers.
• Work with parents to promote understanding of their child’s growth and development.
• Maintain good communication with parents on a daily basis through the use of daily sheets, notes, or verbally.
• Attend staff meetings, parent orientations, and other meetings as scheduled by the ELC Director.
• Maintain appropriate communication with the Director as to parental, child, or teacher concerns.
• Participate in the performance evaluation process.
• Keep all children’s information confidential.
• Work with center staff to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Adhere to all school policies and procedures.
• Follow the class schedule, which includes staff responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.