SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Matrix Human Services•Detroit, MI

40d

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing learning environment for children and their parents. With support from the Teacher or Assistant Teacher, the Temporary Assistant Teacher assists in implementing the curriculum and providing active supervision for the children.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
CDA credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential is preferred, although enrollment in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire is acceptable
Personal qualifications include emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities
Knowledge and experience with the basic principles of child development
Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Michigan Childcare Licensing Regulations
Effective in an environment of cultural diversity; comfortable in a collaborative, team-based work setting
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Reliable transportation is required
Follow the chain of command for all conflict situations

Nice To Haves

One-year experience working with children and families preferred

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a clean safe, healthy, and developmentally focused learning environment
Supervise and monitor children at all times and respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations as they occur
Implement program-sanctioned active supervision and health and safety practices that ensure children are kept safe at all times
Establish a positive classroom climate
Guide the behavior of children in positive, effective ways
Follow a consistent schedule that includes small and large group experiences, work time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals and effective transitions between activities
Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem-solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice-making; ask open-ended questions and follow-up questions to promote further thinking skills
Use outdoor time as an extension of the classroom, ensure the playground is safe
Promote English language acquisition for children who are English and dual language learners
Release children only to individuals with appropriately assigned permission
Eat with and assist children in the development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices
Assist with the sanitation of classroom equipment and toys, and the daily classroom health and safety checklist
Support the role of families as the first and primary teachers of their child
Assist in adapting lesson plans to meet the individual goals for children as identified in their Individual Learning Plan (ILP), Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Monitor for and report all instances of child abuse and neglect
Assist with inventory of equipment and supplies
Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children
Ensure all developmental screenings are completed within 45 days of enrollment
Use appropriate observation and ongoing assessment; track to ensure positive child outcomes
Maintain ongoing anecdotal notes to monitor children’s individual development
Input COR notes into the database system within the timeline set by the program
Maintain adequate safeguards for the privacy and confidentiality of information
Complete required documentation of relevant activities and submit records and reports in a timely and accurate manner
Stay abreast of current issues and trends by participating in grantee-sponsored training. center pre-service and in-service training, and other continuing education, career, and professional development opportunities; read and review regulations and other resources
Provide for the physical needs of preschoolers, including diapering and potty training
Must be willing to fill in where needed
Perform other duties as assigned