Substitute Teacher - Head Start

Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission • Florala, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Head Start Center Director, the employee performs tasks and duties associated with the Center Director, Teacher, Teacher Aide, or Janitor. All job duties are associated with providing top quality educational and developmental services to children enrolled in the Head Start program. These tasks and duties include, but are not limited to, monitoring/supervising classrooms when regular staff is absent, assisting in cleaning and sanitizing Centers (mopping, sweeping, etc.), assisting Teachers and Teacher Aides in preparing lesson plans, monitoring outdoor play areas for safety and security, assisting with mealtime activities, assists with maintaining constant supervision of children in all areas, and assisting with arrival of children at Centers (temperature and appearance checks, etc.). This job is considered security sensitive and is subject to all required pre-employment screens to include felony background, child abuse and neglect clearance, drug screen, sex offender check and physical.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
• Possess a current and valid driver's license; must be insurable
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and an initial drug screen
• Knowledge of SEARPDC, Department of Human Resources, and Head Start rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of early childhood education and development practices and procedures
• Knowledge of safety rules and security procedures for young children
• Verbal skills to effectively communicate with co-workers and supervisors, in person and over the telephone
• Reading skills to understand and interpret SEARPDC and Head Start directives, procedures, and instructions
• Math skills to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to use computers and office productivity software
• Ability to assist Teachers and Teacher Aides in performing a range of classroom tasks and duties
• Ability to monitor outdoor play areas for safety and security
• Ability to clean and maintain Center facilities on a scheduled basis
• Ability to maintain professional attitude
• Ability to use cellular and multiline telephones
• Ability to deal with all contacts in a courteous and patient manner
• Ability to handle dynamic situations in a calm and courteous manner
• Ability to organize files and work projects
• Ability to drive

Nice To Haves

• Enrolled in advanced degree program or achievement of Associate Degree, or higher, highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitors and supervises classrooms when regular staff is not available
• Assists Teachers and other staff prepare class lesson plans
• Assists with monitoring and checking children arriving at the classroom (appearance, heath [temperature] checks)
• Assists with cleaning and sanitizing Center classrooms and other areas
• Monitors Center outdoor play areas for safety and security concerns
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED