Substitute Teacher
About the role
It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!
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, etc.
- Ensure all children receive individual attention and are in the classroom before children arrive each morning, unless otherwise directed.
- Maintain classroom and playground safety, including ensuring all areas are safe and equipment is used appropriately.
- Utilize volunteer help effectively and assist with child assessments and screenings.
- Assist with child meal service, reporting illnesses or accidents, and managing student absences.
- Attend workshops, conferences, and in-service trainings, maintaining mandated training hours and documentation.
- 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.
- Support 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, to the extent feasible, 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 administrator and law enforcement agency.
- Abide by all Innovative Network of Knowledge policies and procedures.
- Abide by DFPS and OHS regulations and standards.
- Work as a team player.
- Have reliable transportation.
- 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
- Ability to work effectively with children and families with no or limited English proficiency.
- Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
- Computer literacy.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Confidentiality and reporting procedures.
- First aid and CPR certification.
- Safe and effective classroom management.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and perform physical tasks.
Benefits
- Not specified.
Pay
- Not specified.
Schedule
- Not specified.
Benefits
- Not specified.
Company Information
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EEO Statement
In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.