Part-Time Child Development Lab School Substitute

Alvin College•Alvin College, TX

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Development Lab School Substitute performs childcare teacher duties, using developmentally appropriate practices and helping ensure a safe and healthy environment for children. This part-time substitute pool is for assignments available during the academic year and is limited to 19 hours per week. The hourly rate is $12.69. The role requires a flexible schedule to meet program needs, which may include days, evenings, and weekends. This is a security-sensitive position requiring a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check. Applicants must complete the Texas Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912) if selected for interview. The employee works with children, families, colleagues, college observation students, and other community and educational partners. The position typically works indoors in a classroom, with part of most days spent outdoors in varying weather conditions. The role involves frequent exposure to classroom noise, interruptions, and communicable diseases.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of child development/early childhood and/or teaching experience with young children.
Effective communication with parents, students, state agencies, licensing representatives, and educational and community institutions that use the laboratory school as a resource.
Ability to make quick and accurate judgments about children’s health, safety, emotional, and physical needs.
Working knowledge of artificial intelligence tools and ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crawling, and sitting on the floor; reaching and using hands and fingers; and regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 60 pounds.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, and weekends.
Must complete the required pre-employment affidavit if selected for interview and undergo the position’s criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Work as part of an instructional and organizational team.
Assist with implementing lesson plans, learning environments, and learning centers.
Prepare classroom materials and supplies for indoor and outdoor developmentally appropriate activities in accordance with center policies.
Meet the health, safety, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical needs of children, adapting the program to individual needs.
Know and communicate the medical needs of children in the employee’s care to other staff members.
Observe and evaluate each child’s progress and provide ongoing reports to the Lead Teacher and parents.
Interact daily with parents regarding children’s educational, social, emotional, and physical development and needs.
Attend monthly staff meetings and parent functions.
Attend meetings and conferences of professional organizations relevant to early care and education.
Carry out responsibilities assigned by the Director, Assistant Director, or Lead Teacher to support center efficiency and children’s well-being.
Model exemplary behavior and techniques for staff, lab students, and observers.
Maintain a safe, unobstructed classroom and outdoor environment.
Assist college observation students with laboratory assignments.
Meet regulatory agency requirements.
Respond to emergency situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.