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, and other elements into the program.
• Ensure all children receive individual attention and are kept safe in the classroom, playground, restrooms, and equipment.
• Make the best use of volunteer help and assist with child assessments and screenings.
• Avoid illness or accidents by reporting them to the Center Coordinator and/or Center Coordinator/Family Specialist.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and in-service trainings to maintain mandated training hours and documentation.
• Maintain 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.
• 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 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 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

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