Substitute Teacher

ECS4KIDS • Starke, FL

6d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher provides a warm, nurturing, stimulating, safe, and loving environment where each child can develop language, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills appropriately. The substitute becomes the primary caregiver and teacher when a regular classroom teacher is absent, follows the day's planned activities, and helps implement culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate educational activities for children from birth to age five.

The role includes supporting children's development and well-being, maintaining a safe and sanitary classroom, communicating with families and colleagues, encouraging parent involvement, and complying with applicable federal, state, local, and accreditation standards. The position reports to the Center Manager. Work takes place in indoor classrooms and outdoor playgrounds and involves constant visual supervision of children and tolerance of loud noise. Heavy physical work is required, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of child growth and development and developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth to age five.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Ability to exercise control and maintain appropriate classroom discipline.
• Ability and willingness to implement the approved curriculum.
• Good judgment and emotional maturity.
• Ability to build and establish collaborative relationships.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and families.
• Proper grammar and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to plan and organize work and maintain records.
• Willingness to learn and continue personal education.
• Complete TB screening and a physical before having direct contact with children, and renew them every two years.
• Begin the DCF-required 45-hour training within 90 days of employment and complete it within one year of employment.
• Complete the online Food Handlers Course Serving Safe Food in Childcare within 90 days of employment.
• Have current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
• Complete at least 15 hours of in-service training annually, from July 1 through June 30.
• Pass a Level II background screening, including local, state, and federal criminal checks.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• DCF 45-hour training.
• Experience in a child care setting.

Responsibilities

• Become the primary caregiver and teacher when a regular classroom teacher is absent.
• Familiarize yourself with the day's planned activities.
• Assist in implementing culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate educational activities for each child's age and language, individually or in small groups.
• Provide a warm, nurturing, loving, and positive environment using positive guidance techniques and following the ECS Discipline Policy.
• Develop nurturing relationships that encourage children's social and emotional development.
• Maintain applicable federal, state, local, and accreditation standards, including those established by NAEYC, APPLE, ECS, DCF, and Early Head Start.
• Follow policies and procedures for medical and dental emergencies, short-term exclusion of children, and the administration, handling, and storage of medications.
• Follow safe practices to prevent injuries to children and yourself.
• Maintain sanitation and hygiene procedures and participate in center maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with families and encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.
• Eat with children while encouraging proper eating habits and conversation.
• For Early Head Start, follow infants' individual feeding schedules and hold infants who cannot sit independently while feeding.
• Communicate regularly with staff, attend staff meetings and trainings, and share information to better serve children and families.
• Maintain a cooperative, positive, and supportive attitude within the program.
• Follow directions and assignments.
• Maintain appropriate records, including children's portfolios when covering extended staff absences.
• Assist with kitchen and cleaning duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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