Classroom Partner (Substitute)

Community Action Partnership of North Alabama • Decatur, AL

1d • $0 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Partner/Substitute will provide support for a classroom in their respective area when a Teacher or Teacher Assistant has to be absent. The Classroom Partner will be expected to work alongside the staff as needed to assist in providing high-quality early education and child development services to all children and promote school readiness, cognitive, social, and emotional growth for later success in school. The Classroom Partner should work to build a nurturing relationship with children and staff in the classroom she is assigned to for the day.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hold a current age appropriate CPR/First Aid Certification.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance and safe driving record.
• Proficient user of digital technology to accomplish results.
• Must pass an ABI/FBI Background check every five years and a drug test at employment and randomly.
• Use of effective Teaching Practices
• Focus on promoting growth and developmental progressions in children.
• Provide nurture and reflect adequate competencies to provide care to our children.
• Integrate developmentally appropriate learning experiences in all developmental areas.
• Ability to focus on the individuals needs of each child while assisting to maintain order in the classroom.
• Must understand and be sensitive to the challenges of income eligible families and the consequences that families and children face in low-income communities.
• Must understand the challenges for families where English is not the primary language used in the home.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a Classroom Partner or a substitute in a pre-school environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early education and child development results by implementing the Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, Daycare Licensing Minimum Standards, Agency Policies and Procedures, Creative Curriculum, Alabama Early Learning Guidelines, and Alabama Developmental Standards for Preschool Children.
• Regularly and professionally, communicate with parents if needed to ensure they are kept informed about their child’s routines, activities and behavior.
• Will look to Teacher and/or Center Director for guidance and additional training.
• Will submit required paperwork to Teacher for review.
• Other assignments when no Teacher or Teacher Assistant is absent in the area could include, but is not limited to, cleaning, office duties, support for Center Director or Assistant Center Director if applicable, and assistance in a classroom with a child that needs additional support.
• Other duties as may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position or related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED