Substitute Education Impact Leader ( Substitute Teacher)

About the role

Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. (TCCAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated for over 50 years to making a positive difference in the lives of those experiencing hardships. The agency consists of multiple programs that are created to empower people in Halifax, Charlotte and Mecklenburg Counties of Southside Virginia. Through collaborative efforts, engaged staff and partnerships, Tri-County is able to further our mission to eliminate the violence of poverty through advocacy, empowerment and self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with parents and staff.
• Conduct activities with children in the classroom, as needed, as well as the educational program.
• Aid in the establishment of a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Aid in receptive and expressive language development, making extensive use of open-ended questions and frequently writing down/reading back children’s own words.
• Aid in building positive social skills and self help skills.
• Maintain appropriate and positive voice tone with children in the classroom.
• Sanitize and clean classroom daily and weekly.
• Attend meetings (including parent meetings), workshops and take further training when necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Willing to participate in trainings, workshops and meetings as required.
• Hands-on experience working with preschool children preferred.
• Access to a vehicle and possession of a valid Virginia Operator’s license.
• Flexible in areas of work schedules and work sites and punctual when reporting to work.
• Obtain CPR/First Aid Certification with three months of employment.
• Complete a physical exam and a Tuberculosis (TB) screening prior to employment.

Benefits

Bi-weekly Pay