Substitute Teacher

Innovative Network of Knowledge•Roswell, NM

16d

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher assists with the education and daily program of a Head Start or Early Head Start classroom and supports coordination of program functions. The role helps provide educational experiences that build children’s self-image, self-worth, and language skills, and incorporate multicultural materials and folklore. The Substitute Teacher supports individual attention, child assessments and screenings, field trips, school activities, meal service, classroom safety, and daily staff-child ratios. The position also involves maintaining a clean classroom, attending required training, keeping mandated training records current, and maintaining up-to-date CPR and First Aid training or certification. The role requires communicating effectively with children and families, including those with limited English proficiency when feasible; handling student information confidentially; reporting suspected abuse or neglect, illness, accidents, and extended absences through the required channels; and following company policies and applicable DFPS and OHS requirements. The employee may perform other duties assigned by the Family Services Center Manager or Center Director. Physical requirements include lifting up to 60 pounds and standing, sitting on the floor, bending, squatting, kneeling, lifting children, and engaging with them.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability 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 literacy.
Ability to work effectively without extensive supervision.
Ability to operate office machinery.
Ability to function with diplomacy and tact.
Ability to work as a team player.
Reliable transportation.
Valid driver’s license.
Complete and pass a health examination.
Confirm work eligibility status; applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Successfully pass a driving history check.
Clear a criminal background check.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and to 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.
Assist with educational experiences that promote self-image, self-worth, language skills, and multicultural learning.
Ensure each child receives individual attention.
Be in the classroom before children arrive unless assigned another duty by a supervisor.
Help ensure the classroom, playground, restrooms, and classroom and outdoor equipment are safe.
Make effective use of volunteer assistance.
Assist with child assessments and screenings.
Assist on 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 up-to-date 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.
Report suspected child abuse or neglect to an administrator and law enforcement agency.
Maintain confidentiality of student information and comply with company policies and procedures and DFPS and OHS regulations and standards.