Substitute Early Childhood Teacher

Job Description

Will be supervising students in the event that their regular teacher is unable to lead class. Duties include managing classroom behavior, quickly interpreting lesson plans and creating reports to inform the students’ permanent teacher of their success.

• Plan and implement educational programs focusing on the developmental needs of the children.
• Keep attendance and daily records, plan appropriate snacks, and write annual (nursery school) or bi-annual (special ed) reports.
• Evaluate children using observational and standardized means as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe and organized physical environment for children.
• Collect appropriate data for research projects as required.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and implement educational programs focusing on the developmental needs of the children.
• Keep attendance and daily records, plan appropriate snacks, and write annual (nursery school) or bi-annual (special ed) reports.
• Evaluate children using observational and standardized means as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe and organized physical environment for children.
• Collect appropriate data for research projects as required.
• Supervise and evaluate aides.
• Coordinate appropriate case management with other professional team members.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Maintain regular communication with Program Director, Laboratory Coordinator, and teachers.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Attend in-service meetings as appropriate.

Parental Relationships

• Maintain regular contact with parents.
• Work to enhance parental skills and understanding of their child’s development.
• Conduct home visits as appropriate.
• Participate in parent social and educational functions.
• Conduct bi-annual formal parent conferences (December and May – special ed; November and May – nursery school).

School Systems and Support Agencies

• Attend Planning and Placement Team meetings as appropriate and case management meetings.
• Make recommendations for future placements when appropriate.

College Students

• Supervise and evaluate practicum participants.
• Provide feedback to administration and students concerning practicum and written assignments.

Education and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field.
• Connecticut State Teacher Education Certification and/or Master’s Degree preferred.
• Within four months of hire, the selected candidate must be designated as eligible to have unsupervised access to children in a child care center by the CT Commissioner of Early Childhood.
• Minimum of one-year working with young children necessary.

Physical Demands

N/A

Driving Required

No

Salary Range

$23.80

Note

Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s experience, education, and the institution’s pay structure to ensure internal equity.

Applicant Credentialing

Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.