Substitute Teacher Pool - Early Education

YMCA of Greater Boston•Boston, MA

72d•$19 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Lead Teacher and Child Development Director, the Substitute Teacher implements classroom curriculum, communicates information to families, and maintains a safe, healthy, warm, engaging, and attractive environment. Age-appropriate activities should provide for growth in skill, self-awareness, group relations, and character development. By conducting him/herself in a caring, responsible, honest, and respectful manner, the Substitute Teacher is a role model for children and adults. In addition, he/she ensures focus on programming that promotes healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development.

Requirements

Working towards EEC certification of qualifications
First Aid and CPR certification
Skills in working with families, conflict resolution and public relations
Knowledge of group process - must agree to work in harmony with other staff
Commitment to the philosophy and goals of the YMCA
Effective leadership skills and crisis management skills
Excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities

Keep safety of children as a first priority - with emphasis on an atmosphere that is family-friendly, age-appropriate, inclusive, and conducive to a quality-driven environment
By personal example, facilitate the YMCA core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility with children, staff, and families - must be a positive, healthy role model
Use positive and constructive methods of behavior guidance
Supervise children and manage transitions smoothly to ensure safety and appropriate behavior
Work with the Lead Teacher in the design of the classroom space and maintain facility and supplies at all times
Assist the Lead Teacher with relevant assessments on a variety of levels throughout the year by means of progress reports, parent surveys, and program self-assessment
Provide children with a well-balanced curriculum of specific, planned learning experiences that support their social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development
Utilize curricula which are developmentally and linguistically appropriate; provide for the development, interests and temperaments of individual children; supports school readiness and educational development; and include goals for the knowledge and skills to be acquired by children in various areas of learning
Participate in designated hours of training per year
Assume accountability for all children assigned to classroom and connect daily with parents/guardians
Adhere to the rules, regulations and procedures set forth by the YMCA of Greater Boston, the branch location, and the Department of Early Education and Care
Perform all duties deemed necessary by branch/program leadership
Employees must submit their availability for the upcoming month by the 23rd of the current month. Any changes to their availability after the 23rd must be submitted as a formal time off request and are subject to approval.
If an employee is not pre-scheduled for a shift on a day/time they previously marked as available, they are still expected to be able to report to work within two (2) hours of notification if a shift becomes available. If the employee becomes unavailable, they must follow the standard call-out procedure and provide notice to their supervisor a minimum of two (2) hours prior to the start of their previously stated availability.
Employees must clock in upon arrival/start of shift at their assigned program location and clock out upon departure/end of assigned shift. Travel time to and from various locations is not compensated.
Shifts are assigned based on program needs and employee availability. There is no guarantee of a minimum number of hours, and hours may vary week to week