Substitute Teacher

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Assist in the education and daily program of a Head Start or Early Head Start classroom.
• Affirmative action items include implementing and coordinating all Head Start or Early Head Start functions.
• Identify, report, and provide supportive services in child abuse/neglect cases, notifying the Family Services Center Manager or Center Director.
• Provide educational experiences that instill a good self-image and sense of self-worth in each child, incorporating multi-cultural, folklore, and other elements into the program.
• Ensure all children receive individual attention and be present in the classroom before children arrive each morning, unless otherwise directed.
• Maintain classroom and playground safety, including ensuring all areas are safe and making the best use of volunteer help.
• Assist with child assessments and screenings, assist on field trips, and provide home-style meal service for the children.
• Report illnesses or accidents to the Center Coordinator and/or Center Coordinator/Family Specialist, and report student absences of three days or more.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and all in-service trainings, maintaining mandated training hours and documentation as required.
• Keep the classroom and other areas clean and neat at all times, demonstrating competency, good judgment, and self-control in working with Head Start or Early Head Start children.
• Achieve 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Family Services Center Manager or Center Director.

Requirements

• Must be able to serve and effectively communicate with children and families with no or limited English proficiency.
• Have a working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Be computer literate.
• Work effectively without extensive supervision.
• Operate all office machinery.
• Function with diplomacy and tact.
• Handle all student information with utmost confidentiality.
• Report suspected child abuse/neglect to the administrator and law enforcement agency.
• Abide by all Innovative Network of Knowledge policies and procedures.
• Abide by DFPS and OHS regulations and standards.
• Be able to work as a team player.
• Have reliable transportation and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Complete and pass a health examination.
• Confirm work eligibility status.
• Successfully pass a driving history check.
• Pass a clear criminal background check.
• Be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Be able to stand, sit on the floor, bend, squat, kneel, lift children, and engage with children.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED Certification.
• Preferred 2 years of related experience in the preschool classroom setting.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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