Substitute Teacher

Job Purpose

The Substitute Teacher works in partnership with teaching teams to provide responsive support across classrooms. This role helps ensure a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for all children by actively engaging in the daily rhythm of the classroom, fostering meaningful relationships, and supporting the implementation of curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate professionalism by being reliable, punctual, and maintaining a strong work ethic.
• Maintain confidentiality for all children, families, and colleagues.
• Engage in reflective practice and accept feedback with openness.
• Contribute to a respectful, collaborative workplace culture.
• Be a flexible and supportive member of the school community.
• Adapt to changing needs based on program enrollment and scheduling.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers and administrators.
• Stay current with communication, including emails, calendars, and school updates.
• Engage with children through a warm, responsive, and developmentally appropriate approach.
• Support peer relationships and social-emotional growth through gentle guidance and presence.
• Participate in children’s play as a coach, role model, and active observer.
• Reinforce classroom expectations and help guide problem-solving and conflict resolution with empathy and respect.
• Redirect behaviors with empathy and understanding, in alignment with classroom norms.
• Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment that nurtures each child’s sense of belonging.
• Create environments that reflect the values, identities, and learning of the children.
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times.
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols, including those in the Emergency Preparedness Handbook.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and safety of all indoor and outdoor learning spaces.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an early childhood or early elementary education setting.
• Demonstrated interest in continued professional growth and learning.
• 12 ECE Units.

Additional Requirements

• Up to date Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.
• Health screening and TB test.
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid Completion.
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