Substitute Teacher

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About the Role

Responsibility for assisting in the education and daily program of a Head Start or Early Head Start classroom. Assist with implementation and coordination of all Head Start or Early Head Start functions, including identifying, reporting, and providing supportive services in child abuse/neglect cases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing educational experiences that:
  • Instill in each child a good self-image and sense of self-worth
  • Develop language art and skills for all children
  • Include multi-culture, folklore, etc. into the program
  • Ensure all children receive individual attention
• Be in the classroom before children arrive each morning, unless designated by supervisor to another duty
• Ensure all areas are safe, including:
  • Classroom
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Classroom and outdoor equipment
• Make the best use of volunteer help
• Assist with child assessments and screenings
• Assist on field trips and other school functions
• Assist with home-style meal service for the children
• Report illness or accidents to the Center Coordinator and/or Center Coordinator/Family Specialist
• Report student absences of three days or more to Center Coordinator and/or Center Coordinator/Family Specialist
• Attend workshops, conferences, and all in-service trainings
• Maintain mandated training hours and documentation as required
• Assist in keeping classroom and other areas clean and neat at all times
• Show competency, good judgment, and self-control in working with Head Start or Early Head Start children
• Acquire and maintain up-to-date training/certification in CPR and First Aid
• Assist with daily activities including staff/child ratio, discipline, and safety of all Head Start or Early Head Start children
• Assist with other duties as assigned by Family Services Center Manager or Center Director

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (required)
• Two years of related experience in the preschool classroom setting (preferred)
• Must be able to serve and effectively communicate, to the extent feasible, with children and families with no or limited English proficiency
• Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic
• Computer literate
• Ability to work effectively without extensive supervision
• Ability to operate all office machinery
• Ability to function with diplomacy and tact
• Handle all student information with utmost confidentiality
• Report suspected child abuse/neglect to administrator and law enforcement agency
• Abide by all Innovative Network of Knowledge policies and procedures
• Abide by DFPS and OHS regulations and standards
• Ability to work as a team player
• Must have reliable transportation and possess a valid driver’s license
• Complete and pass health examination
• Confirm work eligibility status
• Successfully pass driving history check
• Clear criminal background check
• Required to lift up to 60 pounds
• Required to stand, sit on the floor, bend, squat, kneel, lift children, and engage with children