Substitute Teacher Pool - Early Education

About the role

Under the direction of the Lead Teacher and Child Development Director, the Substitute Teacher implements classroom curriculum, communicates information to families, and maintains a safe, healthy, warm, engaging, and attractive environment. Age-appropriate activities should provide for growth in skill, self-awareness, group relations, and character development. By conducting him/herself in a caring, responsible, honest, and respectful manner, the Substitute Teacher is a role model for children and adults. In addition, he/she ensures focus on programming that promotes healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development.

Responsibilities

• Keep safety of children as a first priority – with emphasis on an atmosphere that is family-friendly, age-appropriate, inclusive, and conducive to a quality-driven environment
• By personal example, facilitate the YMCA core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility with children, staff, and families – must be a positive, healthy role model
• Use positive and constructive methods of behavior guidance
• Supervise children and manage transitions smoothly to ensure safety and appropriate behavior
• Work with the Lead Teacher in the design of the classroom space and maintain facility and supplies at all times
• Assist the Lead Teacher with relevant assessments on a variety of levels throughout the year by means of progress reports, parent surveys, and program self-assessment
• Provide children with a well-balanced curriculum of specific, planned learning experiences that support their social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development
• Utilize curricula which are developmentally and linguistically appropriate; provide for the development, interests and temperaments of individual children; supports school readiness and educational development; and include goals for the knowledge and skills to be acquired by children in various areas of learning
• Participate in designated hours of training per year
• Assume accountability for all children assigned to classroom and connect daily with parents/guardians
• Adhere to the rules, regulations and procedures set forth by the YMCA of Greater Boston, the branch location, and the Department of Early Education and Care
• Perform all duties deemed necessary by branch/program leadership

Work Location & Availability

• Employees are expected to be able to work as needed at the locations indicated at the time of application
• Must submit monthly availability for the upcoming month by the 23rd of the current month
• If not pre-scheduled for a shift on an available day, must be able to report to work within two hours of notification if a shift becomes available
• Must clock in upon arrival/start of shift at assigned program location and clock out upon departure/end of assigned shift; travel time to and from various locations is not compensated

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Working towards EEC certification of qualifications
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Skills in working with families, conflict resolution and public relations
• Knowledge of group process – must agree to work in harmony with other staff
• Commitment to the philosophy and goals of the YMCA
• Effective leadership skills and crisis management skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Compensation: $19.00 - $31.00 / hour