Subsitute Teacher

ECS4KIDS • Jacksonville, FL

92d

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher provides a warm, nurturing, stimulating, safe and loving environment where each child can develop language, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills appropriately.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• DCF 45-hour training and experience in a child care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of child growth and development as well as developmentally appropriate practices for children ages birth to 5 years.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Ability to exercise control and maintain appropriate classroom discipline.
• Ability and willingness to implement the approved curriculum.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity.
• Ability to build and establish collaborative relationships.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and families.
• Demonstrates proper use of grammar and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records.
• A willingness to learn and continue personal education.

Nice To Haves

• Complete TB screening & physical before having direct contact with children. Renew every 2 years.
• Commence within ninety (90) days and complete within 1 year of employment the DCF required 45 hr. training.
• Complete on-line Food Handlers Course Serving Safe Food in Childcare within 90 days of employment.
• Must have current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
• Complete a minimum of 15 hours of in-service training annually, July 1- June 30.

Responsibilities

• To become the Primary Caregiver/Teacher when a regular classroom teacher is absent.
• To familiarize self with the day’s planned activities.
• To assist in implementing culturally sensitive educational activities that are developmentally appropriate for each child’s age and language in an individual or small group setting.
• To provide a warm, nurturing, loving and positive environment, using positive guidance techniques and upholding the ECS Discipline Policy.
• To develop nurturing relationships with each child which encourage his or her social and emotional development.
• To maintain all federal, state, local and accreditation standards.
• To follow policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, short-term exclusion of children, and the administration, handling and storing of medications.
• To ensure that safe practices are followed to prevent injuries to children or self.
• To maintain sanitation and hygiene procedures and participate in the maintenance of the center.
• To provide and encourage effective communication and relationships with families so that parents feel comfortable talking to staff about their children.
• To encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.
• To eat with children, encouraging proper eating habits and conversation.
• To follow infants’ individual feeding schedules, and hold infants who cannot sit independently while feeding.
• To communicate regularly with other staff in order to better serve children and families, including attending staff meetings, trainings, and sharing information.
• To have a cooperative, positive and supportive attitude within the program.
• To follow directions and assignments as given.
• To maintain appropriate record keeping, including maintaining children’s portfolios when covering for extended staff absences.
• To assist in kitchen and/or cleaning duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees