Substitute Teacher

Innovative Network of Knowledge•Yoakum, TX

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher assists with the education and daily program of a Head Start or Early Head Start classroom and helps coordinate program functions. The role supports children’s development through individual attention and educational experiences that promote self-image, self-worth, language and literacy skills, and multicultural learning. It also helps maintain a safe, clean classroom and outdoor environment; supports child assessments, screenings, meals, field trips, and school functions; and communicates concerns about child safety, illness, accidents, and absences to the appropriate staff. The position requires confidentiality, teamwork, sound judgment, compliance with program policies and regulations, and current CPR and First Aid training. It includes physical engagement with children, including lifting up to 60 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be able to serve and effectively communicate, to the extent feasible, with children and families with no or limited English proficiency.
Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
Computer literate.
Ability to work effectively without extensive supervision.
Ability to operate all office machinery.
Ability to function with diplomacy and tact.
Handle all student information with utmost confidentiality.
Report suspected child abuse or neglect to an administrator and law enforcement agency.
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 and a 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 unavailable.
Successfully pass a driving history check and 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 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 and report child abuse or neglect concerns, provide supportive services in such cases, and notify the Family Services Center Manager or Center Director.
Help provide educational experiences that build children’s self-image and self-worth, develop language and literacy skills, and include multicultural content and folklore.
Ensure each child receives individual attention.
Be in the classroom before children arrive unless assigned another duty by a supervisor.
Help ensure classroom, playground, restroom, classroom equipment, and outdoor equipment are safe.
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 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 current CPR and First Aid training or 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.