St. Lucy Daycare Substitute Teacher

Roman Catholic Church Diocese Of Houma Thibodaux•Houma, LA

19d

About The Position

St. Lucy Child Development Center Substitute Teachers are responsible for preparing, organizing and teaching required lesson plans and daily schedules. Teachers are also responsible to engage children and maintain classroom order.

Requirements

High school or equivalent.
Prior experience as a teacher required in a day care, Head Start or school.
Must be able to successfully complete Safe Environment training.
Ability to prepare, organize and teach lesson plans and daily schedules required.
Ability to engage children and maintain classroom order is a must.
Ability to pass a criminal record check and safe environment training required

Nice To Haves

CDA preferred
CPR
1st Aid

Responsibilities

Be on time and in place of responsibility.
Keep children’s diapers and clothes dry and clean.
Maintain a neat, orderly classroom; change bulletin board monthly; keep pictures/ illustrations/decorations on walls neat; keep track of classroom inventory.
Maintain a positive, warm and respectful relationship between child and teacher.
Remain attentive and alert to the needs of the children.
Be relaxed and patient.
Plan interesting activities appropriate for the child's age and needs in keeping with the approved curriculum. Post the curriculum in the classroom. Prepare lesson plans - turn lesson plans in to Director each month. Lesson plans should match daily schedule.
Input data into Teaching Strategies on all CCAP children daily. Complete checkpoints by dates set by Department of Education. Make weekly anecdotal notes on all children.
Give the children materials that will help them develop academically and socially.
Prepare children a few minutes ahead of time for changes in activities.
Plan a balance between active and quiet activities.
Keep parents informed through notes. Send home children’s work at least once a week.
Keep a positive, respectful attitude toward the center, other staff, parents and children.
Clean and disinfect mats, cots and toys weekly.
Arrive for work on time, clock in, and ensure the cleanliness and comfort of the children. Call in advance if you cannot be at work.
Make sure all children are signed in and out by parents/guardians.
Feed children in room and clean up. Assist children as needed.
Continue to monitor for dryness and comfort of children.
Follow daily curriculum as posted.
Complete daily roster.
Clock out only if the children are all gone or other on duty staff is present and the building is secured and utilities turned off or a supervisor is present and gives the OK.
Carry out other duties assigned by the Director.
Be enthusiastic about St. Lucy Child Development Center.
Work cooperatively with all staff - treat each other with respect, free of rudeness or public criticism. Help build morale.
Participate actively in staff meetings and special events.