Substitute Teacher - Stonewall at Welcome All

About the Role

A Substitute Teacher assists the regular staff in the care and education of a group of children. This position is not benefits eligible.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a Safe and Healthy Environment
  • Maintain an orderly learning environment.
  • Promote healthy eating practices by eating with children.
  • Share routine duties with other staff (supervisor on playground, toileting, cleanup, classroom maintenance).
  • Assist in keeping room and other areas neat and clean.
  • Interact with children in activities he/she is supervising.
  • Perform appropriate hand washing and sanitizing procedures.
• Supports Social and Emotional Development and Provides Positive Guidance
  • Implement hands-on activities that develop self-esteem.
  • Implement culturally diverse experiences.
  • Promote the use of positive guidance techniques.
  • Provide a wide variety of creative/expressive activities.
  • Encourage children to be independent in decision making and self-care (dressing, toileting, etc.).
  • Greet children upon arrival and departure.
  • Show each child affection and attention daily.
  • Encourage children to problem solve and discover.
  • Help children work out problems by encouraging them to talk about their feelings (anger, sadness, fear, etc.) and express them appropriately.
  • Be willing to work with special needs children and families.
• Establishes Positive and Productive Relationships with Families
  • Greet parents and other visitors with a smile and friendly manner.
  • Report to classroom according to accepted schedule.
  • Follow center rules regarding breaks, telephones, etc.
  • Use resources effectively.
  • Display positive outlook and pleasant manner.

Requirements

• Be able to sit on the floor and interact with children.
• Hear children from a distance of at least 70 feet.
• Lift and carry at least 30 lbs unassisted and 50 lbs with assistance.
• Visually observe children from all areas of the classroom and playground from a distance of at least 70 feet.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• CDA or Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Physical Demands

• May be required to lift and carry children and equipment.
• Will spend time sitting on the floor or child-sized furniture.
• Expected to clean and maintain equipment and facility and move throughout the community with children.
• May come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious and must take precautions to ensure health and safety.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Work in a busy and occasionally noisy environment where there may be a number of activities and situations happening at once.

Pay

In accordance with Sheltering Arms Salary Schedules.