Substitute Teacher

Ecs4Kids•Starke, FL

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher provides a warm, nurturing, stimulating, safe, and loving environment where each child can develop language, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills appropriately. When a regular classroom teacher is absent, the substitute becomes the primary caregiver and teacher, follows the day’s planned activities, and helps deliver culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children from birth to age five. The role also supports children’s well-being and development, builds positive relationships with families, follows applicable safety and program requirements, and helps maintain the classroom and center.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of child growth and development and developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth to age five.
Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
Ability to exercise control and maintain appropriate classroom discipline.
Ability and willingness to implement the approved curriculum.
Good judgment and emotional maturity.
Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with diverse staff and families.
Proper grammar and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to plan and organize work and maintain records.
Willingness to learn and continue personal education.
Complete TB screening and physical before having direct contact with children, and renew every two years.
Commence the DCF-required 45-hour training within 90 days of employment and complete it within one year of employment.
Complete the online Serving Safe Food in Childcare Food Handlers Course within 90 days of employment.
Maintain current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
Complete at least 15 hours of in-service training annually, July 1 through June 30.
Complete a Level II background screening, including local, state, and federal criminal checks.
Acceptable eyesight and hearing, with or without correction.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to perform heavy physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds; physical work is more than 70% of the job.

Nice To Haves

DCF 45-hour training.
Experience in a child care setting.

Responsibilities

Become the primary caregiver and teacher when a regular classroom teacher is absent.
Familiarize yourself with the day’s planned activities.
Assist in implementing culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate educational activities for each child’s age and language, individually or in small groups.
Provide a warm, nurturing, positive environment, use positive guidance techniques, and uphold the ECS Discipline Policy.
Develop nurturing relationships with children that encourage social and emotional development.
Maintain applicable federal, state, local, and accreditation standards, including those set by NAEYC, APPLE, ECS, DCF, and Early Head Start, as applicable.
Follow procedures for medical and dental emergencies, short-term exclusion of children, and administration, handling, and storage of medications.
Follow safe practices to prevent injuries to children and staff.
Maintain sanitation and hygiene procedures and participate in center maintenance.
Communicate effectively with families, encourage parent involvement, and help parents feel comfortable discussing their children with staff.
Eat with children while encouraging proper eating habits and conversation.
For Early Head Start, follow infants’ individual feeding schedules and hold infants who cannot sit independently while feeding.
Communicate regularly with staff, attend staff meetings and trainings, and share information to better serve children and families.
Maintain a cooperative, positive, and supportive attitude; follow directions and assignments.
Maintain appropriate records, including children’s portfolios when covering extended staff absences.
Assist with kitchen and cleaning duties as assigned.
Perform other related duties as required.