Substitute Teacher

ECS4KIDS•Orange Park, FL

19h•Onsite

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. This role involves stepping in as the Primary Caregiver/Teacher when the regular classroom teacher is absent, familiarizing oneself with daily activities, and assisting in implementing culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate educational activities for children aged birth to 5 years. The substitute teacher is expected to foster nurturing relationships, maintain program standards, and ensure the safety and well-being of children.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Knowledge of child growth and development as well as developmentally appropriate practices for children ages birth to 5 years.
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
Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity
Ability to build and establish collaborative relationships
Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and families
Demonstrates proper use of grammar and communication skills
Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records
A willingness to learn and continue personal education
Complete TB screening & physical before having direct contact with children. Renew every 2 years.
Commence within ninety (90) days and complete within 1 year of employment the DCF required 45 hr. training.
Complete on-line Food Handlers Course Serving Safe Food in Childcare within 90 days of employment.
Must have current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
Complete a minimum of 15 hours of in-service training annually, July 1- June 30.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a child care setting preferred

Responsibilities

To become the Primary Caregiver/Teacher when a regular classroom teacher is absent.
To familiarize self with the day’s planned activities.
To assist in implementing culturally sensitive educational activities that are developmentally appropriate for each child’s age and language in an individual or small group setting.
To provide a warm, nurturing, loving and positive environment, using positive guidance techniques and upholding the ECS Discipline Policy.
To develop nurturing relationships with each child which encourage his or her social and emotional development.
To maintain all federal, state, local and accreditation standards. (These may include those set forth by NAEYC, APPLE, ECS, DCF and Early Head Start.)
To follow policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, short-term exclusion of children, and the administration, handling and storing of medications.
To ensure that safe practices are followed to prevent injuries to children or self.
To maintain sanitation and hygiene procedures and participate in the maintenance of the center.
To provide and encourage effective communication and relationships with families so that parents feel comfortable talking to staff about their children.
To encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.
To eat with children, encouraging proper eating habits and conversation.
Early Head Start - To follow infants’ individual feeding schedules, and hold infants who cannot sit independently while feeding.
To communicate regularly with other staff in order to better serve children and families, including attending staff meetings, trainings, and sharing information.
To have a cooperative, positive and supportive attitude within the program.
To follow directions and assignments as given.
To maintain appropriate record keeping, including maintaining children’s portfolios when covering for extended staff absences.
To assist in kitchen and/or cleaning duties as assigned.