Substitute Teacher, School Readiness

CLIFFORD BEERS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER•New Haven, CT

1d•$17 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher - School Readiness (Per Diem) provides temporary classroom coverage and support to ensure continuity of care, supervision, and learning experiences for preschool-aged children. The Substitute Teacher follows established curriculum plans, classroom routines, individualized supports, and program procedures while maintaining a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. The Substitute Teacher works collaboratively with classroom teaching staff and program leadership to support children's development, social-emotional well-being, and school readiness. The position operates in accordance with program policies, Connecticut Office of Early Childhood requirements, licensing regulations, and applicable state and federal requirements.

Requirements

High School diploma
Experience working with preschool-aged children in a licensed early childhood education, childcare, school, or similar setting preferred.
Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate early childhood practices.
Experience supporting classroom routines, curriculum activities, active supervision, and children's daily care needs preferred.
Experience working collaboratively with children and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds preferred.
Must meet applicable OEC, licensing, and program qualification requirements for the Substitute Teacher position.
Basic computer proficiency and the ability to learn and use required electronic systems and technology.

Nice To Haves

Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide temporary classroom coverage and support in accordance with established classroom schedules, lesson plans, routines, and individual child needs.
Maintain active supervision of children and support compliance with applicable staff-to-child ratios, group size requirements, and classroom coverage expectations.
Implement developmentally appropriate learning activities and classroom experiences as directed by the Head Teacher or the Assistant Teacher.
Support children's social-emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self-help skill development under guidance from the Head Teacher/Assistant Teacher.
Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, inclusive, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
Respond promptly and appropriately to children's individual developmental, behavioral, physical, and social-emotional needs.
Support children with meals, toileting, diapering when necessary, handwashing, rest periods, transitions, and other daily care routines in a safe, hygienic, and developmentally appropriate manner.
Build positive and respectful relationships with children and families while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Observe children for signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, developmental concerns, or other needs and report concerns promptly in accordance with program policies and mandated reporting requirements.
Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
Follow all health, safety, sanitation, emergency preparedness, licensing, and program requirements.
Participate in staff meetings, supervision, professional development, emergency drills, and other required program activities, as applicable.
Collaborate professionally with Head Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Classroom Aides, supervisors, families, consultants, and other program staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Maintain an active Connecticut Early Childhood Professional Registry account, as required based on employment status and OEC program requirements.
Ensure required education, credentials, and training documentation is current and available in the Connecticut Early Childhood Professional Registry.
Complete and maintain required OEC, licensing, health and safety, and professional development training.
Support classroom operations in accordance with OEC requirements and the direction of the classroom's designated Teacher and DQSM.
The Substitute Teacher is not eligible to be designated as the classroom's DQSM while serving in the Substitute Teacher role.