Early Childhood Programs Substitute

Western New Mexico University • Mission, NM

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About The Position

The Early Childhood Programs Substitute assists with children’s daily classroom routines and helps maintain a safe, healthy environment. Duties include supporting handwashing, self-selected activities, diaper changes, bathroom supervision, meals, outdoor activities, and nap time. The substitute also helps with classroom setup, cleanup, and organization, follows the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment, and performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with handwashing when they enter class and after bathroom and meal times.
• Assist children in self-select activities.
• Help with diaper changes as needed, supervise bathrooms, or supervise the class.
• Assist with breakfast setup, including placing placemats and food on tables, helping children find seats, putting on bibs, washing hands, and helping children serve food.
• Sit with children and supervise mealtime; refill bowls and pitchers when needed.
• Assist with meal cleanup, including cleaning tables, dishes, placemats, and chairs, and sweeping floors.
• Wipe infants’ and toddlers’ faces with clean washcloths.
• Help children get ready to go outside and supervise the playground while interacting with children and walking around.
• Assist with nap time by calming, settling, and rocking children; monitor nappers by sight and sound throughout nap time.
• Organize shelves and quietly pick up toys during nap time.
• Help put away and set up cots for nap.
• Help maintain a safe and healthy environment for all children.
• Adhere to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed