Substitute Teacher

Innovative Network of Knowledge•Victoria, TX

18d

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 provides educational experiences that build children’s self-image, self-worth, language and other skills, and incorporates multicultural content. The Substitute Teacher provides individual attention, supports assessments and screenings, helps maintain safe and clean classroom and outdoor spaces, and assists with meals, field trips, and other school functions. The position also supports daily activities, including staff-child ratios, discipline, and child safety; reports concerns and incidents; and attends required training. The role requires effective communication with children and families, confidentiality, teamwork, and compliance with company policies and applicable DFPS and OHS regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Two years of related preschool classroom experience preferred.
Able to serve and effectively communicate, to the extent feasible, with children and families who have no or limited English proficiency.
Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
Computer literate.
Able to work effectively without extensive supervision.
Able to operate office machinery.
Able to function with diplomacy and tact.
Able to work as a team player.
Reliable transportation.
Valid driver’s license.
Complete and pass a health examination.
Confirm work eligibility status; applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Successfully pass a driving history check.
Clear a criminal background check.
Able to lift up to 60 pounds and stand, sit on the floor, bend, squat, kneel, lift children, and engage with children.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related experience in a preschool classroom setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with education and daily programming in a Head Start or Early Head Start classroom.
Assist with implementing and coordinating Head Start or Early Head Start functions.
Identify, report, and provide supportive services in child abuse or neglect cases; notify the Family Services Center Manager or Center Director, and report suspected abuse or neglect to an administrator and law enforcement agency.
Assist in providing educational experiences that foster children’s self-image and self-worth, develop language and other skills, and include multicultural content and folklore.
Ensure children receive individual attention.
Be in the classroom before children arrive each morning 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 help.
Assist with child assessments and screenings.
Assist with field trips and other school functions.
Assist with home-style meal service for children.
Report illnesses and 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 training; 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 current CPR and First Aid training/certification.
Assist with daily activities, including staff-child ratios, discipline, and safety.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Family Services Center Manager or Center Director.
Maintain confidentiality of student information and comply with company policies and procedures and DFPS and OHS regulations and standards.