Substitute Teacher - Episcopal Children's Services : Job Details

Substitute Teacher

Episcopal Children's Services

Job Location : Gainesville,FL, USA

Posted on : 2024-12-24T20:46:28Z

Job Description :
Job Type Part-timeDescriptionGENERAL 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:
  • To become the Primary Caregiver/Teacher when a regular classroom teacher is absent.
  • To familiarize self with the day's planned activities.
  • 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.
  • To provide a warm, nurturing, loving and positive environment, using positive guidance techniques and upholding the ECS Discipline Policy.
  • To develop nurturing relationships with each child which encourage his or her social and emotional development.
  • To maintain all federal, state, local and accreditation standards. (These may include those set forth by NAEYC, APPLE, ECS, DCF and Early Head Start.)
  • To follow policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, short-term exclusion of children, and the administration, handling and storing of medications.
  • To ensure that safe practices are followed to prevent injuries to children or self.
  • To maintain sanitation and hygiene procedures and participate in the maintenance of the center.
  • To provide and encourage effective communication and relationships with families so that parents feel comfortable talking to staff about their children.
  • To encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.
  • To eat with children, encouraging proper eating habits and conversation.
  • Early Head Start - To follow infants' individual feeding schedules, and hold infants who cannot sit independently while feeding.
  • To communicate regularly with other staff in order to better serve children and families, including attending staff meetings, trainings, and sharing information.
  • To have a cooperative, positive and supportive attitude within the program.
  • To follow directions and assignments as given.
  • To maintain appropriate record keeping, including maintaining children's portfolios when covering for extended staff absences.
  • 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:
    • This position reports to the Center Manager.
    RequirementsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
    • High School Diploma or GED required and DCF 45-hour training and experience in a child care setting preferred
    SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
    • Knowledge of child growth and development as well as developmentally appropriate practices for children ages birth to 5 years.
    • 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
    • Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity
    • Ability to build and establish collaborative relationships
    • Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and families
    • Demonstrates proper use of grammar and communication skills
    • Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures
    • Ability to maintain confidential information
    • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
    • Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records
    • A willingness to learn and continue personal education
    CERTIFICATIONS:
    • Complete TB screening & physical before having direct contact with children. Renew every 2 years.
    • Commence within ninety (90) days and complete within 1 year of employment the DCF required 45 hr. training.
    • Complete on-line Food Handlers Course Serving Safe Food in Childcare within 90 days of employment.
    • Must have current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
    • Complete a minimum of 15 hours of in-service training annually, July 1- June 30.
    ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
    • Work involves constant visual supervision of children and tolerance of loud noise
    • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
    • Environment includes indoor classroom and outdoor playground
    ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:
    • Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
    • Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
    • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
    • 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)Salary Description $16.59 - $21.62 per hour
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