Substitute Teacher

Child Care Group•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher serves as a temporary team member in an assigned staff group and fills in for the Teacher at an assigned center. The role plans and implements programs for children and provides a safe, comfortable, and healthy learning environment that supports their growth and development. The Substitute Teacher is responsible for maintaining program standards, including CCG, NAEYC, Head Start, and Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services standards. The role works under the general supervision of the Children’s Program Coordinator and/or Site Based Manager, with some need for independent judgment and action. The position supports classroom planning and daily operations, builds relationships with children and families, participates in parent meetings and conferences, and learns the applicable Head Start database. ChildCareGroup’s mission is to advance early learning, family stability, and workforce opportunity. Its core values are service, professionalism, integrity, respect, inclusion, and teamwork.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 months of experience working with young children.
Demonstrated desire to work with young children and general knowledge of normal growth and development.
Ability to work as a team member.
Good organizational skills and written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, parents, and center volunteers.
Valid driver’s license if applicable.
Driving record must comply with ChildCareGroup’s automobile insurance carrier requirements.
Liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportation.
Ability to meet the required background check requirements, which may include FBI, fingerprinting, neglect and abuse, federal, state, local, and sex offender checks.
Normal physical effort, minimal lifting of items weighing less than 50 pounds, visual attention, and manual dexterity/coordination.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with young children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, preparing, and implementing developmentally appropriate work with children based on RC3, including curriculum development, child assessments, and record maintenance.
Become familiar with the routine of each classroom in which the Substitute Teacher may work.
Assume responsibility for the daily classroom program when the Teacher is absent.
Share responsibility for setting up the room for daily activities and provide attractive, functional learning centers.
Develop good relationships with children and their families and serve as a team member in the assigned classroom.
Acquire knowledge and proficiency in the Head Start Electronic Information System, ChildPlus, and/or Redelearner Database within the introductory employment period; training is provided by ChildCareGroup or through the Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc. Database Training Department.
Participate in parent meetings and parent conferences.
Assist with inventorying and requesting equipment and supplies.
Participate in the process of a child entering the caregiving group.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance.
Travel locally or out of town as required.
Submit to and successfully pass required ChildCareGroup and Partner Program background checks throughout employment.