Wonder School Preschool Substitute Teacher

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Preschool Substitute Teacher supports instruction and student learning for preschool children and families while engaging Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) student teachers. The role implements weekly lesson plans in collaboration with student teachers and ECDE faculty, assists with assessing children's development and collecting data, and models and guides student teachers in resolving issues with children. The teacher is responsible for child safety and for following childcare licensing regulations. The role fosters a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active, collaborative learning for student teachers. It involves engaging student teachers in classroom setup each morning and leading an end-of-class discussion to summarize the day. The teacher also promotes a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and community members, performs other duties as assigned, and maintains regular, predictable, punctual attendance.

Requirements

Associate degree in Early Childhood Development and Education or a related field.
Two years of experience working with adult students and children ages 3–5.
State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrated ability to gain access to work sites.

Responsibilities

Implement weekly lesson plans in collaboration with student teachers and ECDE faculty.
Assist in assessing children's development and routinely collect data.
Model and provide guidance to student teachers to help resolve issues with children when necessary.
Ensure the safety of all children in the program.
Closely follow childcare licensing regulations.
Create a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning for student teachers.
Engage student teachers in classroom setup each morning and conduct an end-of-class discussion to summarize the day.
Foster and maintain a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.