HEAD START - RXII - Substitute Teacher

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council•Sleepy Eye, 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 development in a safe environment. Substitute Teachers fill in for absent Teachers as needed, including for illness, vacation, or training. The role also helps recruit potential parents by sharing information about program services and benefits for enrolled children and families. The Substitute Teacher supports daily classroom activities and management, helps lead activities, responds flexibly to children's interests, and builds positive relationships with parents while maintaining professional boundaries. The role includes meeting children's hygiene and care needs, protecting their safety and well-being, following safety and sanitation procedures, and communicating cooperatively with staff, parents, and volunteers.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: 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; associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, 12 credits of accepted education-related coursework, and 1,040 hours of qualifying experience; bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, 12 credits of accepted education-related coursework, and 1,040 hours of qualifying experience; or master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, 12 credits of accepted education-related coursework, and 1,040 hours of qualifying experience.
Comfort working with computers and willingness and ability to learn program-specific systems as needed.
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 activities based on the classroom community's interests and the goals and objectives of the Creative Curriculum.
Remain flexible so children's interests can guide classroom activities.
Lead activities as requested by the Teacher, Preschool Assistant Teacher, Infant Toddler Teacher, or center leadership.
Build positive, trusting relationships with parents while respecting their needs and maintaining professional boundaries.
Know children's medical conditions and needs, including allergies, and how to respond to them.
Coordinate with the classroom team about parent communications to ensure consistent messages and compliance 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 as requested by classroom staff or center leadership.
Maintain a safe, clean caregiving environment and practice good personal hygiene and hand washing.
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.
Ensure each child's physical safety from arrival through departure and supervise children at all times.
Follow safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
Ensure children are dressed appropriately for the weather and their activities.
Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintain it during employment.
Administer First Aid 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 a positive, calm attitude and pleasant, soothing voice, modeling these for parents and others working or volunteering in the program.
Help recruit potential parents by providing information about program services and benefits.