Substitute Classroom Executive

About the role

The Flance Early Learning Center provides excellence by educating and nurturing young children, supporting families, and strengthening community. Substitute Classroom Executives educate and nurture in a classroom setting, responsible for care related to the safety, health, and hygiene of children.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Actively assists with daily activities for children
• 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
• Maintains a safe, healthy and clean classroom environment in accordance with Flance policies, licensing and other regulations and best practices
• Participates 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
• Aid in 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
• Manage classroom (inside and out) using appropriate materials, interacts on a child-level interaction (floor, table)
• Create predictable structure for children and Conscious Discipline supportive techniques
• Plan, organize, and adapt programs to various age groups
• Prepare materials and learning spaces as directed by the lead teacher
• Document and communicate observations, incidents, or concerns to the lead teacher or director
• Provide feedback to staff to support continuity of care and instruction

Requirements

• 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
• Must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate or equivalent
• CDA or 6 credit hours in early childhood education are required
• Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs. and be active in the classroom and outdoors (including sitting on the floor, standing for long periods, squatting, bending, stooping, moving about quickly, etc.)

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Communicates and maintains a welcoming and constructive relationship with children, families, and staff
• 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

Benefits

Flance Early Learning Center is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic condition, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation (real or perceived), any disability as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, or for any other characteristic protected by applicable United States federal or state law.