Description:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
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.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
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To become the Primary Caregiver/Teacher when a regular classroom teacher is absent.
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To familiarize self with the day’s planned activities.
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To assist in implementing culturally sensitive educational activities that are developmentally appropriate for each child’s age and language in an individual or small group setting.
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To provide a warm, nurturing, loving and positive environment, using positive guidance techniques and upholding the ECS Discipline Policy.
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To develop nurturing relationships with each child which encourage his or her social and emotional development.
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To maintain all federal, state, local and accreditation standards. (These may include those set forth by NAEYC, APPLE, ECS, DCF and Early Head Start.)
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To follow policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, short-term exclusion of children, and the administration, handling and storing of medications.
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To ensure that safe practices are followed to prevent injuries to children or self.
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To maintain sanitation and hygiene procedures and participate in the maintenance of the center.
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To provide and encourage effective communication and relationships with families so that parents feel comfortable talking to staff about their children.
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To encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.
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To eat with children, encouraging proper eating habits and conversation.
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Early Head Start - To follow infants’ individual feeding schedules, and hold infants who cannot sit independently while feeding.
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To communicate regularly with other staff in order to better serve children and families, including attending staff meetings, trainings, and sharing information.
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To have a cooperative, positive and supportive attitude within the program.
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To follow directions and assignments as given.
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To maintain appropriate record keeping, including maintaining children’s portfolios when covering for extended staff absences.
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To assist in kitchen and/or cleaning duties as assigned.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related marginal duties as required.)
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
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This position reports to the Center Manager.
Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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High School Diploma or GED required and DCF 45-hour training and experience in a child care setting preferred
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
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Knowledge of child growth and development as well as developmentally appropriate practices for children ages birth to 5 years.
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Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children
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Ability to exercise control and maintain appropriate classroom discipline
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Ability and willingness to implement the approved curriculum
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Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity
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Ability to build and establish collaborative relationships
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Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and families
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Demonstrates proper use of grammar and communication skills
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Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures
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Ability to maintain confidential information
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Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
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Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records
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A willingness to learn and continue personal education
CERTIFICATIONS:
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Complete TB screening & physical before having direct contact with children. Renew every 2 years.
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Commence within ninety (90) days and complete within 1 year of employment the DCF required 45 hr. training.
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Complete on-line Food Handlers Course Serving Safe Food in Childcare within 90 days of employment.
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Must have current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
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Complete a minimum of 15 hours of in-service training annually, July 1- June 30.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
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Work involves constant visual supervision of children and tolerance of loud noise
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Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
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Environment includes indoor classroom and outdoor playground
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:
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Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
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Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
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Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
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Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)