Call-In Sub

SEQUATCHIE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY•South Pittsburg, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the teacher or assigned teacher assistant, the teacher aide helps provide a well-planned, developmentally appropriate curriculum for children in assigned classroom and carry out supplementary activities related to the education program. Child safety, including count and location of children, is essential. The position is as needed, with the average workday determined by availability to drive a bus or complete other assignments, and hours per week depend on program assignment. The teacher aide may act as an assistant teacher if they have an approved training plan to earn a CDA within 24 months, or an Early Childhood degree, as described in the Head Start Act and federal guidance.

Requirements

Must be 18 years old
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Knowledgeable about child growth and development and the needs of children
Ability to communicate with children and adults
Ability to secure a commercial driver's license may be required in some centers
Adequate personal transportation
Adequate auto liability coverage
Proof of a satisfactory driving record
Participation in agency training events is required
Must pass state DHS fingerprinting & drug screening process prior to hire (for staff hired after January 15, 2001)
Pass a drug screen
Pass a background check
Have a driver's license
Be able to use a computer & iPad
Must have a past job offer physical prior to working with children
Evidence of a negative T.B. screening
A pre-employment drug screen is also required by the Agency

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of paid or volunteer experience in working with young children
The ability to engage children in a well-run and orderly classroom in a safe, literacy rich and nurturing environment
CDA credentials and/or ECE coursework
Bus driver status
Spanish training

Responsibilities

Help provide a well-planned, developmentally appropriate curriculum for children in assigned classroom
Carry out supplementary activities related to the education program
Ensure children have adequate supervision at all times
Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
Support center staff to maintain a clean, attractive, and well-organized classroom environment following all SVHS classroom environment procedures and Tennessee Quality Rating Scale indicators
Facilitate students’ ability to actively explore and learn by consistently providing comfort, reassurance, and encouragement
Communicate warmth, respect, and enjoyment through verbal and nonverbal interactions
Provide clear behavioral expectations and use effective methods to prevent and redirect misbehavior
Stimulate students’ language acquisition through frequent conversations, open-ended questioning, repetition and extension, self and parallel talk, and advance language modeling
Provide feedback that expands learning and understanding and encourages participation
Support teaching staff with implementation of lesson plans and individualization tasks
Maintain confidentiality, respecting the rights of children, families, and staff
Promote teamwork by being reliable when not supervised, taking the initiative to get things done, taking responsibility for own actions, and demonstrating adaptability as well as willingness to work in other capacities as needed
Serve as a bus aide or driver and substitute for nutrition staff as needed
Follow the direction of the center team leader completing other assignments and tasks as needed