Substitute Teacher

Innovative Network of Knowledge•West Monroe, LA

16d

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher assists with the education and daily programming of a Head Start or Early Head Start classroom and supports implementation and coordination of program functions. The role helps provide educational experiences that foster children’s self-image, self-worth, language, and skills, while incorporating multicultural materials and ensuring each child receives individual attention. The Substitute Teacher supports classroom safety, assessments and screenings, field trips, school functions, meal service, and daily activities. The role also helps maintain a clean classroom, uses volunteer assistance effectively, reports illnesses, accidents, extended absences, and suspected child abuse or neglect, and participates in required training. The position requires current CPR and First Aid training or certification, compliance with program policies and applicable regulations, and the ability to work effectively with children and families, including those with limited English proficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Preferred: two years of related experience in a preschool classroom setting.
Ability to serve and communicate effectively, to the extent feasible, with children and families with no or limited English proficiency.
Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work effectively without extensive supervision.
Ability to operate office machinery.
Ability to function with diplomacy and tact.
Ability to handle student information with utmost confidentiality.
Ability to abide by Innovative Network of Knowledge policies and procedures and DFPS and OHS regulations and standards.
Ability to work as a team player.
Reliable transportation.
Valid driver’s license.
Complete and pass a health examination.
Confirm work eligibility status.
Successfully pass a driving history check.
Clear criminal background check.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit on the floor, bend, squat, kneel, lift children, and engage with children.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Assist with the education and daily program of a Head Start or Early Head Start classroom.
Assist with implementation and coordination of Head Start or Early Head Start functions.
Identify, report, and provide supportive services in child abuse or neglect cases, notifying the Family Services Center Manager or Center Director; report suspected abuse or neglect to an administrator and law enforcement agency.
Help provide educational experiences that build children’s self-image, self-worth, language, and skills, and include multicultural materials and folklore.
Ensure all children receive individual attention.
Be in the classroom before children arrive unless assigned another duty by a supervisor.
Help ensure the safety of the classroom, playground, restrooms, and classroom and outdoor equipment.
Make effective use of volunteer assistance.
Assist with child assessments and screenings.
Assist with field trips and other school functions.
Assist with home-style meal service for children.
Report illness or accidents to the Center Coordinator and/or Center Coordinator/Family Specialist.
Report student absences of three days or more to the Center Coordinator and/or Center Coordinator/Family Specialist.
Attend workshops, conferences, and in-service trainings.
Maintain required training hours and documentation.
Help keep the classroom and other areas clean and neat.
Demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control when working with children.
Acquire and maintain up-to-date CPR and First Aid training or certification.
Assist with daily activities, including staff/child ratios, discipline, and child safety.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Family Services Center Manager or Center Director.