Summer Program Substitute

Western New Mexico University•Mission, NM

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing support in a summer program, focusing on the care and supervision of young children. Key responsibilities include guiding children in hygiene practices, assisting with daily activities, meal times, and nap times, while ensuring a safe and healthy environment. The position also requires adherence to ethical conduct standards.

Requirements

Experience working with young children.
Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities.
Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Understanding of hygiene practices for young children.
Adherence to ethical conduct standards (NAEYC).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a summer program setting.
First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Escorts, assists, and instructs children in practicing healthy hygiene habits.
Assists children in self-select activities.
Helps with diaper changes as needed, supervises bathrooms, or supervises the class.
Assists with mealtime set up and clean up and serves meals using family style dining.
Assists children to get ready to go outside and supervises playground.
Helps with nap time including calming, settling, rocking, and monitoring nappers.
Organizes shelves and picks up toys quietly during nap time.
Helps put away and set up cots for nap.
Performs sanitizing of classroom toys and surfaces and routine hygiene care.
Aids in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all children.
Adheres to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment.
Performs other duties as assigned.