CLASSROOM SUBSTITUTE

Tri-County Community Action Agency • South Kingstown, RI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Early Head Start, Basic Head Start, and State Pre-K Programs - Southern Region. As-Needed Position. School-year or year-round opportunities. General Responsibility: Ensure a safe, healthy learning environment for children ages 18 months-5 years. Tri-County Community Action Agency is looking for energetic, enthusiastic substitute teachers. Background knowledge in completing assessments, implementing curriculum tools, and understanding of the Rhode Island Early Learning Standards is a plus.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience working with children of this age group (18 months-5 years).
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work in a team environment with staff and families, be creative, and have good communication and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Background knowledge in completing assessments, implementing curriculum tools, and understanding of the Rhode Island Early Learning Standards is a plus.
• Associates Degree Early Childhood Education, Infant/Toddler CDA, or Preschool CDA.
• Knowledge of the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certified preferred.
• Willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the program.

Responsibilities

• Providing an environment that is socially and emotionally supportive to children and their families.
• Assisting the co-teacher, as directed, in conducting daily, age-appropriate activities for the children.
• Helping with the necessary steps to implementing mealtime.
• Eating with and assisting children in the development of social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
• Working alongside co-teacher, as directed, in preparing, setting up, conducting and cleaning up daily, age-appropriate activities for the children.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree