Substitute Teacher-1

Innovative Network of Knowledge • Jasper, AL

14d

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!

Requirements

• Required - 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/neglect to administrator and law enforcement agency.
• Abide by all Innovative Network of Knowledge policies and procedures.
• Abide by DFPS and OHS regulations and standards.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Complete and pass health examination.
• Confirm work eligibility status.
• Successfully pass driving history check
• Clear criminal background check
• Required to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Required to stand, sit on the floor, bend, squat, kneel, lift children, and engage with children.

Nice To Haves

• (2)years related experience in the preschool classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for assisting in the education and daily program of a Head Start or Early Head Start classroom.
• Assist with implementation and coordination of all Head Start or Early Head Start functions.
• Identifies, reports, provides supportive services in child abuse/neglect cases, notifying the Family Services Center Manager or Center Director.
• Assist in providing educational experiences that will: Instill in each child a good self-image and sense of self-worth. Develop language art and skills for all children Include multi-culture, folklore, etc. into the program.
• Ensure all children receive individual attention.
• Be in the classroom before children arrive each morning, unless designated by supervisor to another duty.
• See that all areas are safe including: Classroom Playground Restrooms Classroom and outdoor equipment
• Make the best use of volunteer help.
• Assist with child assessments and screenings.
• Assist on field trips and other school functions.
• Assist with home-style meal service for the children.
• Report illness or accidents to the Center Coordinator and/or Center Coordinator/Family Specialist.
• Report student absences of three days or more to Center Coordinator and/or Center Coordinator/Family Specialist.
• Attending workshops, conferences and all in-service trainings.
• Maintain mandated training hours and documentation as required.
• Assist in keeping classroom and other areas clean and neat at all times.
• Show competency, good judgment, and self-control in working with Head Start or Early Head Start children.
• Acquire and maintain up-to-date training/certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Assist with daily activities including staff/child ratio, discipline and safety of all Head Start or Early Head Start children.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by Family Services Center Manager, or Center Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED