Substitute Teacher Assistant

UNITED COUNSELING SERVICE OF BENNINGTON COUNTY INC•Bennington, VT

7d•$18 - $19

About The Position

Since 1958, United Counseling Service (UCS) has been dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals and families in our community. Through a wide range of programs, services, and educational opportunities, we strive to meet the diverse needs of those we serve. Our team includes professionals from various fields, including administration, clinical services, nursing, education, case management, psychiatry, and direct support, working across 17 facilities throughout Bennington County. As a proud affiliate of Vermont Care Partners—a statewide network of 16 non-profit community-based agencies—we deliver comprehensive mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental services across Vermont. We are currently seeking compassionate, motivated team players to join us in making a positive impact and building a stronger community. We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide substitute teaching for classroom teachers and teacher assistants as needed when teachers are unavailable, following developmentally appropriate standards. The Substitute Teacher Assistant works with the Head Teacher, Teacher Assistant, and Co-Teacher providing classroom instruction and activities. They follow the daily activity plan and prepare educational materials and special projects. They help with self-care routines, small and large group activities, supervise children at all times by sight, sound, and the ability to intervene at a moment’s notice. The Substitute Teacher Assistant will read the sub folder in each classroom to ensure the classroom routine and safety protocols are followed. CLASSROOM MAINTENANCE: Will maintain educational supplies and art materials, monitor equipment, and cooperate with the Teacher/Teacher Assistant/Co-Teacher to maintain an orderly classroom environment. This includes assisting children at mealtime and activity time. Must complete a minimum of two after program hours childcare shifts for family events per school year. May include Head Start Bus Monitor shifts in supervision of children being transported to or from the program as well as fieldtrips. May be scheduled to fill long term Special Accommodations Grant 1:1 need or a regular education staff leave of absence In addition to the above, performs other duties

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

CDA, AA, or above in Early Childhood Education and experience with children aged zero to five preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide substitute teaching for classroom teachers and teacher assistants as needed when teachers are unavailable, following developmentally appropriate standards.
Work with the Head Teacher, Teacher Assistant, and Co-Teacher providing classroom instruction and activities.
Follow the daily activity plan and prepare educational materials and special projects.
Help with self-care routines, small and large group activities
Supervise children at all times by sight, sound, and the ability to intervene at a moment’s notice.
Read the sub folder in each classroom to ensure the classroom routine and safety protocols are followed.
Maintain educational supplies and art materials, monitor equipment, and cooperate with the Teacher/Teacher Assistant/Co-Teacher to maintain an orderly classroom environment.
Assist children at mealtime and activity time.
Complete a minimum of two after program hours childcare shifts for family events per school year.
May include Head Start Bus Monitor shifts in supervision of children being transported to or from the program as well as fieldtrips.
May be scheduled to fill long term Special Accommodations Grant 1:1 need or a regular education staff leave of absence
Performs other duties