Substitute Teacher

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council•Elysian, MN

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher assists classroom staff in implementing a classroom program that gives each child opportunities to participate in experiences that enrich their development in a safe environment. Substitute Teachers cover for absent Teachers on an as-needed basis, such as during illness, vacation, or training. The role also helps recruit potential parents by providing information about program services and benefits available to enrolled children and families. The Substitute Teacher supports daily classroom activities and management, helps maintain a safe and sanitary environment, attends to children's personal care needs, and builds positive relationships with children, parents, staff, and volunteers. The position requires the specified education and experience qualifications and comfort using computers, with willingness and ability to learn program-specific systems.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in infant/toddler or preschool and 1,560 hours of experience in a licensed early childhood setting or public school system; an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, with 12 credits of accepted education-related coursework and 1,040 hours of qualifying experience; a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, with 12 credits of accepted education-related coursework and 1,040 hours of qualifying experience; or a master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, with 12 credits of accepted education-related coursework and 1,040 hours of qualifying experience.
Be comfortable working with computers and willing and able to learn program-specific systems.
Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintain certification during employment.

Responsibilities

Assist classroom staff with daily activities and classroom management.
Help implement classroom activities based on children's interests and the goals and objectives of the Creative Curriculum, maintaining flexibility as interests guide classroom direction.
Lead activities as requested by the Teacher, Preschool Assistant Teacher, Infant Toddler Teacher, or center leadership.
Build positive, pleasant, and trusting relationships with parents while respecting individual needs and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Know children's medical conditions and needs, including allergies, and how to respond to them.
Coordinate with the classroom team about communications to parents to provide consistent messages in accordance with the Data Privacy policy.
Attend to children's personal hygiene and care needs, including diaper changing, cleaning, feeding, and changing soiled or wet clothes.
Perform other duties requested by classroom staff or center leadership.
Maintain a safe, clean caregiving environment; practice good personal hygiene and handwashing; and ensure children's well-being and safety.
Use disciplinary measures appropriately in accordance with Behavior Guidance Policies and Procedures.
Protect children from physical punishment or verbal abuse and immediately report any such incident to the person in charge.
Provide for each child's physical safety from arrival through departure and ensure children are supervised at all times.
Follow safety and sanitation policies and procedures, and ensure children are dressed appropriately for the weather and their activities.
Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintain certification during employment; administer First Aid and/or CPR when necessary.
Greet children and parents warmly and enthusiastically.
Work cooperatively with staff, parents, and volunteers in planning and implementing program and classroom activities.
Maintain and model a positive, calm attitude and pleasant, soothing voice.
Help recruit potential parents by explaining program services and benefits.